Senior AI / ML Scientist - Remote

UnitedHealth Group; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 89,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group seeks an AI/ML professional to enhance healthcare through innovative solutions. You will engage in developing and testing cutting-edge models, driving advancements that improve health outcomes. Join a diverse team committed to health equity, working in a flexible environment to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive programs

Remote work flexibility

Stock purchase options

Qualifications

• 2+ years of AI/ML experience required.
• Strong experience with Python and deep learning frameworks.
• Experience with LLM frameworks and statistical analyses preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop novel AI approaches for healthcare using structured/unstructured data.
• Build and test ML models in distributed environments.
• Collaborate on MLOps pipelines and ensure compliance.

Skills

Python

Machine Learning

Deep Learning

NLP

Statistical Analysis

Education

MS in Computer Science or related field

PhD in a related field focusing on AI/ML

Tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Spark

Snowflake

GitHub

Job description

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. Come 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. We are 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 an enterprise AI / ML platform.

Optum AI team members:

• Impact at scale: We have the data and resources to make a significant impact. Our solutions aim to improve the healthcare system for everyone.
• Ground-breaking work: Our projects involve cutting-edge ML, NLP, and LLM techniques, including generative AI methods for healthcare data.
• Collaboration: Develop novel AI/ML solutions, potentially file patents, publish papers, and collaborate with top universities.

Work Flexibility: Enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. to tackle challenging problems.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Develop novel AI approaches for healthcare using structured and unstructured data.
2. Build and test deep learning and traditional ML models in distributed environments.
3. Design experiments, conduct statistical analyses, and create data visualizations.
4. Communicate findings with stakeholders and collaborate on solutions.
5. Work with the Responsible Use of AI team to ensure compliance with policies.
6. Develop documentation, patents, and publish in scientific forums.
7. Collaborate with engineering teams on MLOps pipelines.
8. Stay updated with the latest AI/ML technologies and literature.

We offer a performance-based environment with clear success metrics, development opportunities, and recognition.

Required Qualifications:

1. MS in computer science or related field with 2+ years of AI/ML experience, or a PhD in a related field focusing on AI/ML.
2. 2+ years of experience with Python, ML methods, and deep learning frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience with LLM frameworks and NLP approaches.
2. Experience with distributed computing such as Spark.
3. Experience with Snowflake and relational databases.
4. Experience with GitHub and collaborative software projects.
5. Strong technical communication skills.
6. Remote employees must adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

The salary range is $89,000 to a variable upper limit, based on full-time employment and various factors. Benefits include comprehensive packages, incentive programs, stock purchase options, and more.

Application deadline details are included, with the posting remaining active for at least 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool is reached.

Our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We are committed to health equity and reducing disparities, especially for marginalized groups.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace. Candidates must pass a drug test prior to employment.