AI/ML Engineer - Python / Agentic AI - Remote Nationwide or Hybrid in MN/DC

About this role

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. We are seeking an AI/ML Engineer with deep expertise in Generative AI technologies to develop and deploy cutting-edge solutions within the Optum Care Strategic Platform (Facets). The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), Agentic AI, and frameworks such as LangGraph and LangChain

Strong proficiency in Python along with Software Engineering background using SQL and API development are essential. This role will involve close collaboration with Claims Operations. 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: Be able to understand the Facets Delivery, Client priority and requirements Proven Good in adapting & adopting new technology footprints to optimize business solutions using AI Adoption Apply a solid understanding of Agentic AI concepts and frameworks such as LangGraph and LangChain to design and implement intelligent, autonomous systems Utilize expertise in Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and Transformer architectures to build scalable and high-performing AI solutions Develop sophisticated generative AI algorithms and models to create new data samples, patterns, or content based on existing datasets and user inputs Build and maintain robust APIs

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