Lead AI/ML Engineer - Remote

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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As a Lead AI/ML Engineer on the Optum Rx technology team in Eden Prairie, MN, you will lead the architectural design, development, and enterprise deployment of advanced machine learning models and AI-driven solutions that transform pharmacy benefit management, medication access, and prescription fulfillment operations. In this role, you will collaborate closely with data science, software engineering, and business leaders to solve complex health technology problems, automate key workflows, and scale robust, secure AI solutions across our digital pharmacy platforms.

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

• Design, develop, and deploy scalable, production-grade AI-powered solutions and machine learning architectures to address complex business challenges in pharmacy services, with a strong emphasis on responsible and ethical AI
• Leverage enterprise-approved AI tools, automation platforms, and MLOps practices to streamline software engineering workflows, automate tasks, and drive continuous operational improvement
• Evaluate emerging technology trends, Generative AI models, and machine learning techniques to inform solution desi