UnitedHealth Group

Director Software Engineering Full Stack

UnitedHealth Group • $134K — $230K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of full-stack software engineering experience
  • 5+ years in engineering leadership
  • Hands-on expertise in modern full-stack technologies: React/Next.js, TypeScript, and Node.js/Python/Go/Java
  • Experience with LLM/AI-powered products and agentic workflows
  • Proven track record of architecting and delivering complex web applications at scale
  • Direct experience with agent frameworks such as LangChain or AutoGen
  • Familiarity with cloud infrastructures and containerization technologies.

Responsibilities

  • Define and own full-stack architecture for the AI platform's UI and services
  • Establish design patterns for responsive, real-time user interfaces
  • Drive decisions on frameworks, state management, API contracts, and infrastructure
  • Ensure architecture supports scalability and enterprise-grade security
  • Build and lead a diverse engineering team
  • Set engineering standards for code quality and performance
  • Mentor senior engineers and support technical growth
  • Drive a culture of ownership and rapid iteration in AI product development
  • Collaborate with Product Management to enhance user experiences
  • Work with AI/ML teams to improve transparency in agent behavior
  • Manage roadmap planning and delivery predictability
  • Establish metrics for platform performance and reliability
  • Report on technical progress and strategy to senior leadership.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Incentive and recognition programs
  • Equity stock purchase options
  • 401k contributions
  • Support for professional development and career growth.
Full Job Description
Primary Responsibilities:

  • Define and own the full-stack architecture (frontend, backend, APIs, data layer) for the agentic AI platform's UI and supporting services
  • Establish design patterns for building responsive, real-time interfaces that visualize agent reasoning, multi-step task execution, tool calls, and streaming outputs
  • Drive decisions on frameworks, state management, API contracts (REST/GraphQL/WebSockets/streaming), and infrastructure choices in partnership with platform/infra teams
  • Ensure the architecture supports scalability, low-latency streaming (token-by-token or event-based UI updates), extensibility for new agent capabilities, and enterprise-grade security
  • Build, lead, and grow a team of full-stack engineers, frontend specialists, and backend engineers (potentially across multiple pods/squads)
  • Set engineering standards for code quality, testing, CI/CD, accessibility, and performance
  • Mentor senior engineers and engineering managers; support career development and technical growth across the org
  • Drive a culture of ownership, craftsmanship, and rapid iteration appropriate to a fast-evolving AI product space
  • Partner with Product Management and Design to translate agentic AI capabilities (tool use, multi-agent orchestration, memory, planning) into intuitive, trustworthy user experiences
  • Work closely with AI/ML and Platform Engineering teams to expose model/agent behavior (reasoning traces, confidence, citations, errors) in ways that build user trust and transparency
  • Collaborate with UX research to iterate on interaction patterns unique to agentic systems (e.g., approvals, interruptions, plan editing, multi-turn context)
  • Own roadmap planning, sprint execution, and delivery predictability for the UI/full-stack workstream
  • Establish metrics for platform reliability, performance (latency, load times, streaming responsiveness), and UI quality
  • Manage technical risk, tech debt, and platform scalability trade-offs as the product scales to more users, agents, and use cases
  • Report progress, risks, and technical strategy to senior leadership/executives


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

Required Qualifications:

  • 10+ years of full-stack software engineering experience
  • 5+ years in engineering leadership
  • Solid hands-on expertise across the modern full-stack: Frontend: React/Next.js (or similar), TypeScript, state management, real-time/streaming UI patterns (WebSockets, SSE), component design systems. Backend: Node.js, Python, Go, or Java; API design (REST/GraphQL); microservices architecture
  • Experience building or integrating with LLM/AI-powered products - e.g., chat interfaces, copilots, agentic workflows, RAG systems, or tool-calling architectures
  • Proven experience architecting and shipping complex, production-grade web applications at scale (consumer or enterprise SaaS)
  • Direct experience with agent frameworks (LangChain, LangGraph, AutoGen, custom orchestration)
  • Infrastructure: Cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure), containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), CI/CD pipelines


Preferred Qualifications:

  • MS/BS in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experience
  • Experience at an AI-native company or on an AI platform/tooling team
  • Experience with design systems and accessibility standards (WCAG) for enterprise software
  • Experience with streaming data visualization (e.g., visualizing multi-step agent plans, tool call graphs, live logs)
  • Familiarity with agent observability concepts - tracing, evals, guardrails, human-in-the-loop review flows
  • Background in developer tools, low-code/no-code builders, or workflow orchestration UIs
  • Exposure to security/compliance considerations for enterprise AI products (SOC 2, data governance, PII handling)
  • Proven excellent communication skills; ability to operate across technical depth and executive-level strategy conversations


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 $134,600 - $230,800 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

About UnitedHealth Group

UnitedHealth Group is a medical facility. They offer health technology, health finance, and pharmacy services. They are utilizing clinical data and intelligence to assist in the redesign, automation, and deployment of technology to streamline administrative operations and clinical decision-making. Payment systems for both consumers and providers are critical components of a health-care system.

UnitedHealth Group Careers

Joining UnitedHealth Group means becoming part of a diverse team dedicated to making a difference. As a leader in health services and innovation, our company offers a variety of job opportunities that allow professionals to leverage their skills, drive innovation, and improve lives. Work You’ll Do At UnitedHealth Group, you’ll contribute to a mission-focused environment where your expertise will influence the health and well-being of people worldwide. Our employment opportunities span across a wide range of disciplines, from healthcare specialists to data analysts, ensuring that your career journey is both dynamic and rewarding. Transform Healthcare with Your Expertise UnitedHealth Group stands at the forefront of health innovation. Our team collaborates to deliver solutions that lead to better patient outcomes. Working with us, you’ll find yourself at the intersection of technology, healthcare, and leadership, providing key insights that drive industry transformation. Join Our Global Team As part of our team, you’ll engage with over 300,000 professionals globally, dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. UnitedHealth Group is not just a company; it’s a community where you can grow your career through continuous learning and leadership opportunities. Our commitment to diversity training ensures that every team member can thrive. UnitedHealth Group Career Development We are committed to your professional growth. Explore career paths filled with promising job opportunities and internships that will harness your potential and expand your capabilities. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a recent graduate, you’ll find that our career development programs support your ambition at every level. Innovative Work Environment At UnitedHealth Group, innovation is at the core of our operations. We encourage our team to bring forward-thinking ideas that challenge the status quo and lead to breakthrough improvements in patient care. Be Part of a Great Team Our culture fosters a collaborative and supportive environment where every member’s contribution is valued. Enjoy the benefits of being part of a global team that’s committed to making a difference in people’s lives. Future-Proof Your Career With UnitedHealth Group, your career is future-proof. Dive into a range of positions that offer both challenges and rewards. Our robust support system includes unmatched training, development programs, and certification support to propel your career forward. Stay Connected Join Our Team Discover the right position that matches your skills and interests. We are always hiring and look for passionate, curious, and solution-driven team players. Search UnitedHealth Group jobs today and take the first step towards a fulfilling career. Keep Up to Date Stay informed with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can use today—all from the people who work here. Read Careers Blog Job Alert Emails Customize your subscription to receive job alerts, the latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Explore the exciting and rewarding opportunities that await at UnitedHealth Group.
Learn more about UnitedHealth Group
Size
350,000 employees
Market Cap
$493.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$15.4 billion
Founded
1974
5 Year Trend
+9.2%
Revenue
$257.1 billion
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