Director, Software Engineering

Optum; Eden Prairie (MN); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 231,000; Full time

Job summary

Optum is seeking a Director of Engineering for the Data & Analytics in State Government Solutions to lead a high-performing team delivering mission-critical healthcare data solutions under state contracts. You will drive enterprise data warehouse strategy, build robust data platforms on Snowflake, and advance AI-enabled data integration across Medicare and Medicaid programs.

You’ll work remotely from anywhere in the U.S., with an in-office four days per week requirement for Minneapolis or

Qualifications

• 10+ years of data engineering or software engineering experience architecting and delivering large-scale data platforms and distributed systems.
• 5+ years of direct people management and technical leadership experience managing engineering teams.
• 4+ years of hands-on experience designing and operating cloud data warehouse platforms with Snowflake.
• 3+ years of domain experience working with Medicare and/or Medicaid healthcare data sets.
• 2+ years of experience working with T-MSIS and/or MARS standards and specifications.
• 1+ years of experience designing, building, or deploying artificial intelligence solutions, including agentic AI systems, autonomous workflows, or LLM-enabled platforms.
• Ability to travel up to 20% for business needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and grow a multidisciplinary engineering team, establishing technical standards, operational excellence, and team culture across complex state contract deliverables
• Architect, build, and optimize scalable enterprise data warehouse solutions and data pipelines leveraging Snowflake and modern cloud data stacks
• Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions to address complex business challenges with emphasis on responsible use of AI
• Design and implement agentic AI capabilities, intelligent workflows, and automations to modernize data operations and enhance software engineering productivity
• Use enterprise-approved AI tools to streamline workflows, automate tasks, and drive continuous improvement across the engineering team
• Evaluate emerging trends to inform solution design and strategic innovation across data engineering and software platforms
• Oversee the end-to-end processing, validation, and reporting of high-volume public sector healthcare data, ensuring compliance with T-MSIS and MARS data requirements
• Partner with cross-functional software engineering, architecture, and business stakeholders to translate complex state contract requirements into reliable technical solutions
• Establish robust data governance, security, data quality frameworks, and compliance practices across all enterprise data assets

Skills

Data engineering

Software engineering

People management

Snowflake

Medicare/Medicaid data

T-MSIS/MARS

AI/LLM

Cloud data warehouse

Travel

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Tools

Snowflake

Job description

OptumInsightis improving the flow of health data and information to create a more connected system. We remove friction and drive alignment between care providers and payers, andultimately consumers. Our deepexpertisein the industry and innovative technology empower us to help organizations reduce costs while improving risk management,qualityand revenue growth. Ready to help us deliver results that improve lives? Join us in making healthcare work better for everyone through people-led, responsible AI while

Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As the Director of Engineering for the Data & Analytics in State Government Solution team, you will lead a high-performing engineering organization dedicated to delivering mission-critical healthcare data solutions and fulfilling complex state government contracts. In this role, you will drive enterprise data warehouse strategy, architect robust data platforms on Snowflake, and transform healthcare data integration across Medicare and Medicaid programs. You will be at the forefront of engineering transformation, actively building, deploying, and operationalizing agentic AI solutions and modern automation to accelerate delivery and elevate engineering excellence. By combining deep public sector domain knowledge with modern software and data engineering practices, you will empower your team to solve sophisticated data challenges and shape the future of healthcare technology.

You’llenjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and grow a multidisciplinary engineering team, establishing technical standards, operational excellence, and team culture across complex state contract deliverables
• Architect, build, and optimize scalable enterprise data warehouse solutions and data pipelines leveraging Snowflake and modern cloud data stacks
• Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions to address complex business challenges with emphasis on responsible use of AI
• Design and implement agentic AI capabilities, intelligent workflows, and automations to modernize data operations and enhance software engineering productivity
• Use enterprise-approved AI tools to streamline workflows, automate tasks, and drive continuous improvement across the engineering team
• Evaluate emerging trends to inform solution design and strategic innovation across data engineering and software platforms
• Oversee the end-to-end processing, validation, and reporting of high-volume public sector healthcare data, ensuring compliance with T-MSIS and MARS data requirements
• Partner with cross-functional software engineering, architecture, and business stakeholders to translate complex state contract requirements into reliable technical solutions
• Establish robust data governance, security, data quality frameworks, and compliance practices across all enterprise data assets

You’llbe rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well asprovidedevelopment for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of data engineering or software engineering experience architecting and delivering large-scale data platforms and distributed systems
• 5+ years of direct people management and technical leadership experience managing engineering teams
• 4+ years of hands-on experience designing and operating cloud data warehouse platforms with Snowflake
• 3+ years of domain experience working with Medicare and/or Medicaid healthcare data sets
• 2+ years of experience working with T-MSIS (Transformed Medicaid Statistical Information System) and/or MARS (Medicaid Automated Reporting System) standards and specifications
• 1+ years of experience designing, building, or deploying artificial intelligence solutions, including agentic AI systems, autonomous workflows, or LLM-enabled platforms
• Ability to travel up to 20% for business needs

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field
• Experience designing and delivering State Government Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) solutions or state public sector technology contracts
• Proven track record of transforming software and data engineering delivery by integrating autonomous AI agents, tool-calling workflows, and modern AI development frameworks
• Advanced expertise bridging core software engineering practices (CI/CD, containerization, microservices, API architecture) with modern data engineering ecosystems
• Deep familiarity with federal and state healthcare data privacy regulations, governance standards, and reporting compliance
• All employees working remotely will berequiredto adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $134,600 - $230,800 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Application Deadline

This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.