Requisition Number: 2340554 Optum Tech is a global leader in health care innovation. Our teams develop cutting-edge solutions that help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. From advanced data analytics and AI to cybersecurity, we use innovative approaches to solve some of health care's most complex challenges. Your contributions here have the potential to change lives. Ready to build the next breakthrough? 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. In addition to transforming the health care journey through responsible AI/ML innovation, our charter also includes developing and supporting 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. We are working in one of the most important frontiers of AI/ML research and development - 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 about the methods we develop. We also collaborate with AI/ML researchers at some of the world's top 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. 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: - 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: - Master's degree in Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, or a related field - 15+ 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 - 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 - Demonstrated solid and current programming skills in Python or other relevant programming languages - Proven ability to build and scale AI infrastructure and operations Preferred Qualifications: - PhD or Master's degree in Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, or a related field - Active practitioner with current, deep technical expertise in AI technologies and applications; Natural Language Processing (NLP) and/or Large Language Models (LLM) - Healthcare experience and FinTech solutions - Proven exceptional leadership, communication, and executive presence skills *All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $159,300 to $273,200 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. 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 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. UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Role Description We’re looking for a Machine Learning Engineering Intern to join us for a 12-week, part-time engagement (30 hours/week). This is a paid, fully remote role based in the U.S. This isn’t a typical internship. You’ll work on a high-impact, greenfield project: designing and building agentic tools to automate workflows across our HR consulting and recruiting operations. Think LLM-powered assistants, task automation pipelines, and intelligent systems that reduce manual effort and improve decision-making. You’ll operate with a high degree of ownership and autonomy — ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments and is excited to build, experiment, and ship quickly. What You’ll Do - Build intelligent systems: Design and develop agent-based tools to automate core business workflows (e.g., candidate sourcing, data enrichment, reporting, internal ops). - Prototype rapidly: Translate ambiguous problems into working ML/AI solutions using modern frameworks and APIs. - Work with LLMs: Implement prompt engineering, orchestration, and evaluation techniques to improve system performance. - Collaborate directly: Partner with STRATIVIS leadership to identify high-leverage use cases and iterate quickly. - Ship and refine: Continuously test, improve, and scale solutions based on real-world usage and feedback. - Operate independently: Manage your time, priorities, and deliverables in a highly autonomous environment. Qualifications - Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Data Science, or a related field. - Hands-on experience with Python and common ML/AI tooling (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit-learn, or similar). - Familiarity with LLM ecosystems (e.g., OpenAI APIs, LangChain, vector databases, prompt design). - Strong problem-solving skills and comfort working with ambiguous requirements. - Ability to move quickly from idea to prototype to production-ready solution. - Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain technical concepts clearly. - Highly self-motivated: you take initiative, seek ownership, and don’t wait for direction. - Comfort working independently in a remote, fast-paced, startup-like environment. Requirements - Compensation: $30/hour - Duration: 12-week internship - Hours: 30 hours per week - Work Environment: Fully remote (U.S.-based) - Project: High-impact project ownership with direct exposure to company leadership Benefits - Work on meaningful, real-world AI applications - not side projects. - Build systems that directly impact business performance and efficiency. - Gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge ML and agentic architectures. - Operate in a lean, high-trust environment where your work matters. - Be part of a team that values speed, ownership, and thoughtful execution.

• Collaborates and pairs with other product team members (UX, engineering, and product management) to create secure, reliable, scalable machine learning solutions; • Documents, reviews, and ensures that all quality and change control standards are met; • Works with Product Team to ensure user stories that are developer-ready, easy to understand, and testable; • Writes custom code or scripts to automate infrastructure, monitoring services, and test cases; • Writes custom code or scripts to do "destructive testing" to ensure adequate resiliency in production; • Configures commercial off the shelf solutions to align with evolving business needs; • Creates meaningful dashboards, logging, alerting, and responses to ensure that issues are captured and addressed proactively • Participates in learning activities around modern software design, machine learning, and development core practices (communities of practice); • Proactively views articles, tutorials, and videos to learn about new technologies and best practices being used within other technology organizations • Fields questions from other product teams or support teams; • Monitors tools and participates in conversations to encourage collaboration across product teams; • Provides application support for software running in production; • Proactively monitors production Service Level Objectives for products; • Proactively reviews the Performance and Capacity of all aspects of production: code, infrastructure, data, message processing, and prediction quality

Role Description The Student Learning Assistant provides academic learning support for students as directed, including tutoring students, performing other learning support duties, and assisting with the daily operations of the college’s learning centers. Specific Duties and Responsibilities - Provides educational assistance to students in specific disciplines to improve comprehension and mastery of the subject, working in a center and online as assigned. - Assists in preparation of workshops and materials to enhance student comprehension and supplement course assignments. - Integrates study strategy techniques with course content. - Provides individual and group instruction to students on a variety of subjects onsite or online as assigned. - Keeps regular and accurate records using required software, related forms, and submits appropriate paperwork in a timely manner. - Engages in promoting and presenting information about academic support services and resources at the Centers for Learning Excellence. - Assists in serving as a Centers for Learning Excellence liaison with faculty and staff in the interest of student success, as directed by supervisor. - Participates in required departmental training, workshops, and meetings. - Has access to a remote working site that is safe and free from interruptions, and to a reliable internet connection sufficient to perform job duties remotely as required. - Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications - High school diploma or GED required; college certificate or 30 college hours preferred. - Demonstrated mastery of sufficient coursework in subject, earning at least a grade of B required, preferably an A. Requirements - Excellent oral, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills. - Strong computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office including, but not limited to, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, the Windows environment, and internet research skills. - Ability to prioritize, organize, and complete multiple tasks with attention to detail, within stated deadlines. - Ability to work independently as well as a team player within department and with others. - Demonstrated commitment to achieving the vision and mission of South Texas College. - Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. - Ability to write simple correspondence. - Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to students, customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. - Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. Checks, Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations - Security Sensitive position: All applicants are subject to a criminal background check under South Texas College policy. - College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA), International Tutor Training Program Certification (ITTPC) certification (any level), preferred. Physical Requirements - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. - Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine. - Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips. - Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling. - Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm. - Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. - Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discrimination in sound. - Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. - Ability to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes. - Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including the ability to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately and concisely. - Standing particularly for sustained periods of time. - Close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; and/or extensive reading. - Mobility to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another. Minimum Compensation $15.75 Hourly Desired Start Date May 04, 2026 Posting Close Date 17 May 2026 11:59pm