Data Engineer with AI/ML

• Design and develop AI-driven solutions using LLMs to automate claims adjudication processes
• Build and optimize prompt engineering strategies for LLM-based applications
• Implement and integrate agentic frameworks to enable autonomous decision-making workflows
• Architect and deploy scalable data pipelines and AI workflows leveraging Python and related technologies
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with healthcare data standards and Responsible AI principles
• Contribute to model development, evaluation, and fine-tuning for production environments
• Mentor junior engineers and foster knowledge-sharing within the team
• Work independently to deliver innovative solutions aligned with business objectives
• Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions to address complex business challenges with emphasis on responsible use of AI

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

• Bachelor's degree in CS or IT related field
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in data engineering and backend automation
• 5+ years of experience in Python, PySpark (Databricks), T-SQL, SQL, and big data technologies (Hadoop, Spark)
• 5+ years of experience with ETL tools, workflow orchestration (Airflow), and data warehousing (Snowflake or similar)
• 1+ years of experience in any one of the cloud technologies like Azure (ML Studio), AWS, GCP
• 1+ years of experience with CI/CD pipelines, GitHub Actions, and containerization tools (Docker)
• 1+ years of experience with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices
• 6+ months of experience with Generative AI frameworks/architectures (LangChain, HuggingFace, OpenAI APIs)
• 6+ months of experience with AI/ML concepts including Generative AI, LLMs (GPT, Gemini, LLaMA), and prompt engineering

• Understanding of Responsible AI principles and engineering best practices
• Familiarity with healthcare or health insurance domain data and compliance standards
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to handle ambiguity

*All Telecommuters 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 $72,800 to $130,000 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.