[Hiring] Sr AI/ML Engineer @UnitedHealth Group

Role Description

We are seeking a Sr AI/ML Engineer to join our team to design, build, and support high-performing full stack web applications, APIs, and data streaming systems while integrating cutting-edge AI technologies and maintaining site reliability. In this role, you will:

• Develop responsive and intuitive frontend applications using modern JavaScript frameworks (React.js preferred) and TanStack Query.
• Design and build REST and GraphQL APIs in Java, integrating with high-performance MySQL database schemas optimized for high-volume transactional workloads.
• Design and implement Kafka producers and consumers, including schema design, partitioning strategies, and reliable message processing.
• Deploy, configure, scale, and troubleshoot services on Kubernetes-based platforms.
• Setup and manage deployment pipelines using GitHub Actions, including reusable workflows, environment secrets, automated deployment rules, and JFrog Artifactory integration.
• Use enterprise-approved AI-powered development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot) for code generation, refactoring, debugging, workflow automation, and documentation.
• Monitor logs, track performance trends, and proactively troubleshoot production issues using observability tools including Splunk, Dynatrace, Zabbix, and Grafana.
• Write JUnit tests with high code coverage, utilizing static and dynamic analysis tools (e.g., CodeQL, SonarQube) to identify and remediate security and quality issues.
• Participate in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) activities, code reviews, architectural discussions, and agile ceremonies while maintaining detailed documentation for application features and security controls.
• Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions to address complex business challenges with emphasis on responsible use of AI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 4+ years of full-stack engineering experience with strong backend and frontend development expertise.
• 3+ years of expertise in building AI/ML solutions leveraging LLMs, Generative AI and models.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with building, deploying, and maintaining cloud applications (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure).
• 3+ years of experience implementing event-driven streaming solutions with Apache Kafka, including schema design and partitioning strategies.
• 3+ years of experience designing high-performance MySQL database schemas optimized for high-volume transactional workloads.
• 3+ years of experience configuring, deploying, scaling, and troubleshooting microservices on Kubernetes-based container platforms.
• 3+ years of experience with CI/CD tools, automated testing frameworks, and modern build pipelines.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience developing responsive frontend applications using JavaScript/TypeScript, React.js, and TanStack Query.
• Experience building and deploying AI/ML solutions or integrating machine learning models into enterprise web applications.
• Demonstrated familiarity with organizational release governance, PLM compliance, and automated security scanning workflows.
• Hands-on experience leveraging AI-powered development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot) to improve test coverage, code quality, and productivity.
• 3+ years of experience using enterprise monitoring and observability platforms (Splunk, Dynatrace, Zabbix, Grafana) to track application health and resolve issues.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Incentive and recognition programs.
• Equity stock purchase.
• 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).