Director, AI/ML Engineering - Remote - 2287169

Primary Care Plus; Eden Prairie (MN); Remote; USD 124,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a Director of AI/ML Engineering to lead a data science team focused on developing innovative AI solutions. This remote role offers the chance to make a significant impact on healthcare through advanced technology and collaboration with global teams. Candidates should have extensive experience in AI/ML, programming, and data science, along with strong leadership and communication skills. The position includes competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Incentives

Stock options

401k contributions

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience with programming languages and cloud services.
• Knowledge of machine learning techniques such as clustering and neural networks.

Responsibilities

• Lead data science team for AI/ML models related to disease progression.
• Collaborate with business partners to design solutions.
• Ensure high standards of quality and scalability.

Skills

Python

SQL

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

MS in Computer Science

Ph.D. in Computer Science

Tools

Databricks

Azure AI

Job description

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Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data, and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits, and career development opportunities. Join us to make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Optum AI is UnitedHealth Group’s enterprise AI team, composed of AI/ML scientists and engineers with deep expertise in AI/ML engineering for healthcare. We develop AI/ML solutions for high-impact opportunities across UnitedHealth Group businesses, including UnitedHealthcare, Optum Financial, Optum Health, Optum Insight, and Optum Rx. Our mission includes transforming healthcare through responsible AI/ML innovation and developing enterprise AI/ML platforms.

Optum AI Team Highlights:

• Impact at scale: Our solutions aim to improve the healthcare system for everyone.
• Ground-breaking work: Engaging in cutting-edge ML, NLP, and LLM techniques, including generative AI for healthcare data.
• Collaboration: Working with top universities and developing patentable and publishable solutions.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S., tackling challenging projects.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead data science team for AI/ML models related to disease progression and patient engagement.
• Collaborate with business partners to understand requirements and design solutions.
• Review and improve AI/ML models and engineering designs.
• Develop and evolve the Data Science and Engineering roadmap for relevant programs.
• Ensure high standards of quality, timeliness, and scalability.
• Coordinate with global teams for smooth project execution.
• Plan and develop talent, processes, and capabilities within Optum AI.
• Recommend technical patterns aligned with architecture standards.
• Work with Product and Capability Architects to align solutions with enterprise architecture.
• Manage technical debt and promote continuous improvement.
• Influence product management to achieve architectural objectives.

We offer a challenging environment with clear success criteria and development opportunities.

Required Qualifications

• MS in Computer Science or related field.
• 7+ years of experience with programming languages like Python, SQL, and cloud services like Databricks and Azure AI.
• Knowledge of machine learning techniques such as clustering, decision trees, neural networks, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Computer Science or related field.
• 10+ years of data science experience.
• Advanced statistical knowledge and application experience.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

The salary range is $124,500 to $239,400 annually, based on various factors. Benefits include comprehensive packages, incentives, stock options, and 401k contributions. All employees must adhere to the Telecommuter Policy.

Application deadline details are provided, with the posting remaining open for at least 2 business days or until enough candidates are collected.

Our mission is to improve health outcomes and ensure equitable, inclusive healthcare for all, addressing disparities and promoting sustainability.