AI/ML Engineer - Python / Agentic AI - Remote Nationwide or Hybrid in MN/DC

Optum / UnitedHealth Group
Minnetonka, MN / Remote Nationwide / Hybrid in MN/DC

About the job

We are seeking an AI/ML Engineer with deep expertise in Generative AI technologies to develop and deploy cutting-edge solutions within the Optum Care Strategic Platform (Facets). The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), Agentic AI, and frameworks such as LangGraph and LangChain. Strong proficiency in Python along with Software Engineering background using SQL and API development are essential. This role will involve close collaboration with Claims Operations.

Responsibilities

Be able to understand the Facets Delivery, Client priority and requirements

Proven Good in adapting & adopting new technology footprints to optimize business solutions using AI Adoption

Apply a solid understanding of Agentic AI concepts and frameworks such as LangGraph and LangChain to design and implement intelligent, autonomous systems

Utilize expertise in Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and Transformer architectures to build scalable and high-performing AI solutions

Develop sophisticated generative AI algorithms and models to create new data samples, patterns, or content based on existing datasets and user inputs

Build and maintain robust APIs using frameworks such as FastAPI to enable seamless integration of AI services

Develop secure, maintainable software using SQL and modern engineering patterns

Deploy AI/ML solutions in production environments, preferably on cloud platforms like Azure

Implement machine learning and natural language processing projects from concept to production

Conduct rigorous model testing, validation, and performance optimization

Containerize AI/ML projects and implement CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitHub Actions

Collaborate with stakeholders to preprocess, analyze, and interpret large-scale datasets

Stay current with emerging trends and advancements in generative AI and ML technologies

Mentor and lead other engineers to reach their potential

Ensure code quality and security by identifying and resolving vulnerabilities

Maintain solid programming practices and standards

Provide timely updates on tasks to reporting supervisor

Adherence to the defined SLA Compliance etc

Provide support and leadership in critical production support issue resolution

Participate in on-call rotations as scheduled

Work with team to achieve timely resolution of all production issues meeting or exceeding Service Level Agreements

Qualifications

Minimum

Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience

3+ years of experience in Python programming

2+ years of experience with build, Deploying and manage ML models on cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure or any other Cloud platform

2+ years of Database Design/Programming

1+ years of Terraform scripts understanding

1+ years of Git action and CI/CD experience needed

Preferred

2+ years of software engineering and testing experience in C# / .Net programming language

Healthcare Claims EDI Experience

Prompt engineering experience

Experience leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs)

Experience working with various AI/ML infrastructure, tools and platforms across the full stack of AI/ML technology

Experience with the challenges of delivering and monitoring LLM based cloud systems into production

Proven solid communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences