Principal Data Scientist - Remote

Optum

Optum, a global entity dedicated to improving health outcomes through technology, seeks to advance health equity on a global scale. The Principal Data Scientist will join the Optum AI team, part of UnitedHealth Group, where experts in AI/ML engineering for healthcare develop impactful solutions. This role is crucial in leveraging AI/ML to transform healthcare delivery.

In this role you can expect to have the responsibilities:

• Design and deploy AI and machine learning solutions to solve healthcare challenges.
• Lead generative AI initiatives using LLMs, prompt engineering, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation.
• Develop educational content to promote AI/ML technology adoption.
• Create agentic workflows for autonomous question processing using LLMs.
• Customize language models to meet healthcare compliance requirements.
• Develop question-answering systems for complex medical and operational queries.
• Conduct AI/ML research to enhance healthcare outcomes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI solutions.
• Ensure ethical AI use and compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Monitor AI model performance and continuously improve it.

This role comes with the following benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution

This role requires you to have:

• Python
• Machine Learning
• AI
• Data Visualization
• Cloud-based AI/ML platforms

You would benefit from having:

• Mentoring
• Healthcare industry experience
• Published research or patents
• Software development best practices

UnitedHealth Group is committed to diversity, equity, and environmental responsibility. They are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and uphold a drug-free workplace policy.