Senior Software Engineer - AI/ML for Health Tech (Hybrid)

Optum; Tempe (AZ); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

Optum in Tempe, AZ is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design and productionize ML and AI solutions across clinical platforms. You will collaborate with stakeholders, TPOs, and engineering teams to deliver high-impact cloud-based projects and ensure production readiness.

The role emphasizes ML/AI development, CI/CD practices, and operational ownership, with a hybrid-remote arrangement. A strong background in Golang/Java/Python and cloud platforms is required for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS or related field required.
• 8 years of experience delivering complex cloud-based projects.
• 8 years in programming with Golang, Java or Python.
• 5 years on a major cloud platform (Azure/AWS/GCP).
• 2 years of Kafka & API development.
• 1 year of Splunk.
• 1 year of Kubernetes.
• Experience deploying ML/AI models in cloud environments (CI/CD, monitoring).
• 6 months designing production-grade AI/ML systems in enterprise settings.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders and TPOs to drive project delivery for provider/clinical apps.
• Design and productionize ML and generative AI solutions including conversational AI.
• Develop AI-powered solutions used across clinical platform teams.
• Own operational support and troubleshoot production issues.
• Lead deployment activities for smooth releases and minimal downtime.
• Mentor teams on engineering best practices and agile delivery.
• Drive end-to-end delivery aligned with goals and roadmaps.
• Leverage enterprise AI tools to streamline workflows and automation.
• Evaluate trends for continuous improvement and innovation.
• Ensure responsible use of AI in solutions.

Skills

Golang

Java

Python

Cloud platforms

Kafka

API development

Splunk

Kubernetes

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT

Tools

Azure

AWS

GCP

Oracle/SQL

MLOps

CI/CD

Linux

Job description

Optum in Tempe, AZ is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design and productionize ML and AI solutions across clinical platforms. You will collaborate with stakeholders, TPOs, and engineering teams to deliver high-impact cloud-based projects and ensure production readiness.

The role emphasizes ML/AI development, CI/CD practices, and operational ownership, with a hybrid-remote arrangement. A strong background in Golang/Java/Python and cloud platforms is required for success.