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UnitedHealth Group

Lead AI/ML Engineer - Hybrid for Eden Prairie, MN

UnitedHealth Group

Published 15 Apr 2026
Eden Prairie, MN, USA
113K - 193K USD Annual
Full Time

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Role Highlights

Languages used

Python

Key skills

Prompt Engineering
Data Exploration
Computer Science
Product Management
Full Stack
Code Reviews
Cloud Infrastructure
AI
Machine Learning
Deployment
Research
LLMs

Tools, Libraries and Frameworks

AWS
Azure
GCP

Description

The role involves designing and implementing AI and machine learning systems to extract information from patient data. The individual will collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions. Responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of AI initiatives from problem definition to deployment and monitoring. The position requires driving architectural decisions and establishing long-term technical strategies. Additionally, the role entails mentoring other engineers and serving as a technical advisor to stakeholders.

Required Qualifications and Skills

Candidates must possess a Bachelor of Science degree with at least seven years of experience or a Master of Science degree with at least five years of experience in Computer Science or a related field. Required technical expertise includes four years of Python programming, four years of experience with modern cloud infrastructure, and four years of work with AI/ML infrastructure and tools. Applicants must have at least two years of experience in a team lead role and one year of experience working with Large Language Models. Furthermore, a proven track record of delivering at least two complete AI products from ideation to release is necessary.

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About the company

UnitedHealth Group

Size

174292

HQ

US

Description

UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company with a mission to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. We are 340,000 colleagues in two distinct and complementary businesses working to help build a modern, high-performing health system through improved access, affordability, outcomes and experiences. Optum delivers care aided by technology and data, empowering people, partners and providers with the guidance and tools they need to achieve better health. UnitedHealthcare offers a full range of health benefits, enabling affordable coverage, simplifying the health care experience and delivering access to high-quality care. We work with governments, employers, partners and providers to care for 147 million people and share a vision of a value-based system of care that provides compassionate and equitable care. At UnitedHealth Group, our mission calls us, our values guide us and our diverse culture connects us as we seek to improve care for the consumers we are privileged to serve and their communities. Click below to search careers or join our social communities: Search & apply for careers at careers.unitedhealthgroup.com/ Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/UnitedHealthGrp Follow and like us on Facebook at facebook.com/unitedhealthgroup Follow us on Instagram at instagram.com/unitedhealthgroup More about UnitedHealth Group can be found at unitedhealthgroup.com/

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