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

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 Senior AI/ML Engineer within the Optum Tech UHC Technology division supporting UHC Operations and Experience, you will play a critical role in transforming the healthcare landscape. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, build, and deploy production-ready AI and Machine Learning systems that enhance member experience and optimize operations. Leveraging advanced tools and frameworks such as Python, Databricks, LangChain, LangGraph, and Azure, you will build agentic solutions and intelligent automated workflows to solve some of healthcare's most complex problems. This is an exciting opportunity to apply generative AI and deep learning to deliver scalable, real-world impact.

You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. This position follows a hybrid schedule with four in-office days per week.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy production-grade AI/ML models, agentic workflows, and pipelines using Python, Databricks, and Azure
• Build, test, and optimize state-of-the-art LLM applications and complex reasoning systems using orchestration frameworks like LangChain and LangGraph
• Use enterprise-approved AI tools to streamline development workflows, automate repetitive engineering tasks, and drive continuous improvement
• Collaborate with research,...