Senior Manager, AI/ML Engineering - Java Spring Boot - Remote

Optum; Minnetonka (MN); Remote; USD 149,000 - 255,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Senior Manager of AI/ML Engineering to lead a high-performing team delivering AI-driven health care solutions. You will set technical direction, oversee MLOps and SDLC within agile delivery, and collaborate with business leaders to translate goals into scalable AI platforms.

This role offers remote work from anywhere in the U.S., with in-office requirements for Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. candidates as applicable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, related field, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of progressive software or AI/ML engineering experience with Java Spring Boot.
• 5+ years of experience mentoring/leading engineering teams.
• 2+ years designing and deploying AI/ML models, LLMs, or related tech.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary engineering team focused on enterprise AI/ML solutions.
• Define technology roadmaps, architectures, and engineering strategy with stakeholders.
• Improve MLOps, software engineering practices, CI/CD, and model governance.

Skills

Java Spring Boot

AI/ML engineering

Cloud platforms

MLOps

CI/CD

Kubernetes

Docker

Security & governance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Improve the lives of others while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Job Description - Senior Manager, AI/ML Engineering - Java Spring Boot - Remote (2394357)

Optum Tech is a global leader in health care innovation. Our teams develop cutting-edge solutions that help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. From advanced data analytics and AI to cybersecurity, we use innovative approaches to solve some of health care’s most complex challenges. Your contributions here have the potential to change lives. Ready to build the next breakthrough? Join us in making healthcare work better for everyone through people-led, responsible AI while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As a Senior Manager of AI/ML Engineering within the UHC Operations and Experience technology team at Optum Technology, you will lead a high-performing engineering team dedicated to building, scaling, and deploying innovative artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions. In this role, you will partner closely with business leaders, product managers, and enterprise architects to translate operational and customer experience goals into cutting-edge AI-driven solutions. You will drive technical direction, foster engineering excellence, oversee MLOps and software development lifecycles, and mentor engineering talent to deliver high-impact technology that optimizes operations and enhances healthcare experiences.

You’ll enjoy 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, manage, and mentor a multidisciplinary engineering team focused on building, deploying, and maintaining enterprise AI/ML solutions and platforms
• Partner with business, product, and architecture stakeholders across UHC Operations and Experience to define technology roadmaps, system architectures, and engineering strategy
• Drive continuous improvement in MLOps, software engineering practices, code quality, automated testing, continuous integration/deployment (CI/CD), and model governance
• Oversee technical architecture, design decisions, resource allocation, project scheduling, and risk mitigation across all team deliverables
• Ensure AI/ML solutions adhere to enterprise data security, privacy, governance, and regulatory compliance standards
• Establish engineering KPIs and operational metrics to evaluate model performance, system availability, and team productivity

You’ll be 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 as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related field, or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of progressive experience in software engineering, or AI/ML engineering with Java Spring Boot
• 5+ years of experience with core programming languages (e.g. Java)
• 3+ years of experience managing, leading, or mentoring engineering teams
• 2+ years of hands on experience designing, building, and deploying AI/ML models, large language models (LLMs), RAG, etc.
• 2+ years of experience with cloud platform infrastructure (e.g., Azure, AWS, or GCP) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker or Kubernetes)
• Proven track record managing the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) within agile delivery methodologies

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Engineering, or a related technical field
• Experience in healthcare technology, specifically within healthcare operations, claims processing, or consumer digital experience
• Demonstrated expertise in MLOps automation, large-scale data engineering tools (e.g., Spark, Databricks), or Generative AI / Large Language Models (LLMs)
• Solid executive presentation, strategic thinking, and cross-functional stakeholder management skills

*All employees working remotely will be required to 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 $148,900 - $255,300 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.

UnitedHealth Group is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodation for any part of the application process, please call 1-866-566-8715 to be connected to Recruitment Services. Recruitment Services hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday.

UnitedHealth Group is a registered service mark of UnitedHealth Group, Inc. The UnitedHealth Group name with the dimensional logo, as well as the dimensional logo alone, are both service marks for the UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.