About the role

Description – AIML Engineer

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.

We are looking for a highly motivated AI Engineer to join our team of engineers building rapid prototypes using the latest technologies. This role is ideal for someone who is a fast learner, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and can work with minimal handholding.

You will collaborate with other engineers to develop innovative prototypes in short sprints, explore emerging technologies, and help bring AI powered ideas to life. The ideal candidate is comfortable researching topics independently, experimenting with modern frameworks, and presenting work to senior leadership.

Primary Responsibilities:

Build and iterate on rapid prototypes using modern technologies and frameworks
Develop backend services using Python and FastAPI
Build frontend applications using React
Experiment with and integrate LLMs such as OpenAI GPT, Claude Sonnet, and Google Gemini
Collaborate closely with engineers in short development sprints
Research technical topics independently and quickly apply findings to real world solutions
Deploy and test solutions in cloud environments such as Azure, AWS, and GCP
Use modern AI assisted development tools to accelerate delivery
Demo prototype solutions to senior leadership and stakeholders
Comply with the terms and conditions of the employment contract, company policies and procedures, and any and all directives (such as, but not limited to, transfer and/or re-assignment to different work locations, change in teams and/or work shifts, policies in regard to flexibility of work benefits and/or work environment, alternative work arrangements, and other decisions that may arise due to the changing business environment). The Company may adopt, vary or rescind these policies and directives in its absolute discretion and without any limitation (implied or otherwise) on its ability to do so

Qualifications - External

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Experience working with Large Language Models (LLMs) and AI powered applications
Experience building APIs/services using FastAPI
Experience deploying applications to Azure, AWS, or GCP
Solid proficiency in Python
Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new tools, technologies, and frameworks
Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision
Solid problem solving and research skills
Good communication and collaboration skills
Ability to clearly present technical work and prototype outcomes

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience building applications with React for frontend development
Experience working in rapid prototyping or innovation driven engineering teams
Familiarity with models such as OpenAI GPT, Claude Sonnet, and Google Gemini
Familiarity with AI coding and developer productivity tools such as:
- Codex
- Claude Code
- GitHub Copilot

What We’re Looking For:

A builder mindset with a passion for experimenting with the latest technologies
Someone who can move quickly from idea to working prototype
A collaborative engineer who can contribute effectively in short sprints
A confident communicator who can present technical solutions to leadership

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone - of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income - deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.