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Base pay range $150,200.00/yr - $288,500.00/yr
Hackajob
is collaborating with
UnitedHealth Group
to connect them with exceptional tech professionals for this role.
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. Join us to start
Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Optum AI is UnitedHealth Group’s enterprise AI team. We are AI/ML scientists and engineers with deep expertise in AI/ML engineering for health care. We develop AI/ML solutions for the highest impact opportunities across UnitedHealth Group businesses including UnitedHealthcare, Optum Financial, Optum Health, Optum Insight, and Optum Rx. We also develop and support an enterprise AI/ML development platform.
Optum AI Team Members
Have impact at scale: We have the data and resources to make an impact at scale. When our solutions are deployed, they have the potential to make health care system work better for everyone
Do ground-breaking work: Many of our current projects involve cutting edge ML, NLP and LLM techniques. Generative AI methods for working with structured and unstructured health care data are continuously being developed and improved
Partner with world-class experts on innovative solutions: Our team members are developing novel AI/ML solutions to business challenges. In some cases, this includes the opportunity to file patents and publish papers. We also collaborate with AI/ML researchers at leading universities
We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Sr Director of AI/ML Engineering to lead the development and execution of a transformative AI strategy within the healthcare sector. This role blends strategic leadership with deep technical expertise, requiring hands-on involvement in designing and deploying advanced AI and machine learning solutions that drive clinical and operational excellence. You will spearhead innovation through cutting-edge research, establish ethical AI governance, and ensure scalable, reliable integration of AI technologies across complex healthcare systems. Collaborating with cross-functional leaders, you will translate critical healthcare challenges into impactful AI initiatives, while mentoring top talent and presenting strategic insights to executive leadership. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of AI in healthcare and improve outcomes at scale.
You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities
Develop and execute org-wide AI strategy and roadmap aligned with business objectives and growth initiatives
Maintain hands-on involvement in key AI projects, actively contributing to code, model development, and technical solutions
Drive innovation through research and adoption of cutting-edge AI technologies and methodologies
Establish AI governance frameworks, ethical guidelines, and best practices across the organization
Personally design, develop, and implement AI and machine learning models using statistical analysis and deep learning algorithms
Collaborate with cross-functional leadership to translate business needs into AI strategy
Collaborate with team leads in the deployment and maintenance of AI models in production environments, ensuring scalability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness
Spearhead integration of AI solutions with existing systems and applications
Establish KPIs and performance metrics for AI solutions and drive continuous improvement
Present AI vision, roadmaps, and results to executive leadership and board members
Lead research initiatives and partnerships to maintain competitive advantage in AI capabilities
Mentor, develop, and retain top AI talent while building a culture of innovation
You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications
PhD or Master’s degree in Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, or a related field
10+ years of experience in AI/ML with demonstrable career progression from individual contributor to technical leadership roles
Hands-on experience with machine learning libraries and frameworks
Current and extensive hands-on experience with modern AI tools, frameworks, and methodologies
Experience with data analysis tools and techniques
Experience implementing machine learning fairness and bias mitigation techniques
Public cloud experience (Azure, and/or GCP, and/or AWS)
Comprehensive knowledge of statistical methods, machine learning algorithms, and AI principles
Programming skills in Python or other relevant languages
Proven ability to build and scale AI infrastructure and operations
Proven track record of hands-on development and implementation of enterprise-scale AI SaaS solutions with measurable business impact
Demonstrated ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on technical contribution
Preferred Qualifications
Active practitioner with current, deep technical expertise in AI technologies and applications; NLP and/or Large Language Models (LLM)
Healthcare experience and FinTech solutions
Demonstrated exceptional leadership, communication, and executive presence skills
Telecommuter policy: All remote employees must adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy
The salary range for this role is $150,200 to $288,500 annually based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.
Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities. UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Software Development
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This range is provided by Hackajob. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $150,200.00/yr - $288,500.00/yr
Hackajob
is collaborating with
UnitedHealth Group
to connect them with exceptional tech professionals for this role.
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. Join us to start
Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Optum AI is UnitedHealth Group’s enterprise AI team. We are AI/ML scientists and engineers with deep expertise in AI/ML engineering for health care. We develop AI/ML solutions for the highest impact opportunities across UnitedHealth Group businesses including UnitedHealthcare, Optum Financial, Optum Health, Optum Insight, and Optum Rx. We also develop and support an enterprise AI/ML development platform.
Optum AI Team Members
Have impact at scale: We have the data and resources to make an impact at scale. When our solutions are deployed, they have the potential to make health care system work better for everyone
Do ground-breaking work: Many of our current projects involve cutting edge ML, NLP and LLM techniques. Generative AI methods for working with structured and unstructured health care data are continuously being developed and improved
Partner with world-class experts on innovative solutions: Our team members are developing novel AI/ML solutions to business challenges. In some cases, this includes the opportunity to file patents and publish papers. We also collaborate with AI/ML researchers at leading universities
We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Sr Director of AI/ML Engineering to lead the development and execution of a transformative AI strategy within the healthcare sector. This role blends strategic leadership with deep technical expertise, requiring hands-on involvement in designing and deploying advanced AI and machine learning solutions that drive clinical and operational excellence. You will spearhead innovation through cutting-edge research, establish ethical AI governance, and ensure scalable, reliable integration of AI technologies across complex healthcare systems. Collaborating with cross-functional leaders, you will translate critical healthcare challenges into impactful AI initiatives, while mentoring top talent and presenting strategic insights to executive leadership. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of AI in healthcare and improve outcomes at scale.
You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities
Develop and execute org-wide AI strategy and roadmap aligned with business objectives and growth initiatives
Maintain hands-on involvement in key AI projects, actively contributing to code, model development, and technical solutions
Drive innovation through research and adoption of cutting-edge AI technologies and methodologies
Establish AI governance frameworks, ethical guidelines, and best practices across the organization
Personally design, develop, and implement AI and machine learning models using statistical analysis and deep learning algorithms
Collaborate with cross-functional leadership to translate business needs into AI strategy
Collaborate with team leads in the deployment and maintenance of AI models in production environments, ensuring scalability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness
Spearhead integration of AI solutions with existing systems and applications
Establish KPIs and performance metrics for AI solutions and drive continuous improvement
Present AI vision, roadmaps, and results to executive leadership and board members
Lead research initiatives and partnerships to maintain competitive advantage in AI capabilities
Mentor, develop, and retain top AI talent while building a culture of innovation
You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications
PhD or Master’s degree in Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, or a related field
10+ years of experience in AI/ML with demonstrable career progression from individual contributor to technical leadership roles
Hands-on experience with machine learning libraries and frameworks
Current and extensive hands-on experience with modern AI tools, frameworks, and methodologies
Experience with data analysis tools and techniques
Experience implementing machine learning fairness and bias mitigation techniques
Public cloud experience (Azure, and/or GCP, and/or AWS)
Comprehensive knowledge of statistical methods, machine learning algorithms, and AI principles
Programming skills in Python or other relevant languages
Proven ability to build and scale AI infrastructure and operations
Proven track record of hands-on development and implementation of enterprise-scale AI SaaS solutions with measurable business impact
Demonstrated ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on technical contribution
Preferred Qualifications
Active practitioner with current, deep technical expertise in AI technologies and applications; NLP and/or Large Language Models (LLM)
Healthcare experience and FinTech solutions
Demonstrated exceptional leadership, communication, and executive presence skills
Telecommuter policy: All remote employees must adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy
The salary range for this role is $150,200 to $288,500 annually based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.
Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities. UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Software Development
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Hackajob by 2x
Get notified about new Director of Artificial Intelligence jobs in Bellevue, WA.
Bellevue, WA
Seattle, WA
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