UnitedHealth Group

Senior AI/ML Engineer - Remote

UnitedHealth Group$91K — $163K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Eden Prairie, MN
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience with cloud-native solutions and DevOps practices in production environments.
  • 3+ years delivering scalable digital contact center/channel solutions like Voice Bot and Chat Bot.
  • 3+ years implementing AI/ML capabilities, focusing on LLM-enabled features in enterprise settings.
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience with AWS and/or GCP, focusing on cloud architecture fundamentals.
  • 3+ years in building applications using React and Python/JavaScript/NodeJS, including microservices.
  • Proven ability to assess and quantify engineering and operational tradeoffs for stakeholders.
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with experience in working alongside platform teams and SI vendors.

Responsibilities

  • Lead migrations of voice contact center capabilities to Google Dialogflow and AWS solutions, collaborating with various teams.
  • Own the design and delivery of cloud-based contact center components, ensuring they are production-ready.
  • Adapt and apply new patterns to accelerate bot and IVR modernization across projects.
  • Drive collaboration between engineering teams, operations, and business stakeholders to deliver results.
  • Establish DevOps best practices for automation and environment hygiene using CI/CD tools.
  • Enhance automation tools to streamline governance and compliance workflows.
  • Design for reliability, scalability, and security in production voice experiences.
  • Partner with vendors and internal teams to manage migration plans and ensure value realization.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Incentive and recognition programs
  • Equity stock purchase
  • 401k contribution
Full Job Description
Join the Contact Center Voice modernization journey modernizing a mission critical voice channel that supports 300M+ calls annually. You'll help migrate legacy contact center capabilities off on prem platforms and into multi cloud (AWS + Google) solutions-building scalable voice experiences, accelerating feature migrations, and strengthening reliability and governance for AI enabled customer interactions. If you enjoy solving complex, high impact engineering problems with modern cloud stacks (CI/CD, microservices, automation) and shaping "responsible AI" practices in production, this role is for you.

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:

  • Lead cloud migrations of traditional voice contact center capabilities from legacy platforms to Google Dialogflow and Amazon (Connect/Lex) solutions, partnering across engineering, platform, and business teams
  • Own solution design and delivery for cloud-based contact center components (voice bot/IVR workflows, orchestration/integrations, deployment patterns), ensuring production readiness end-to-end
  • Rapidly learn and apply new ecosystem patterns to accelerate bot + IVR modernization-adapting to evolving requirements and scaling reusable approaches across workstreams
  • Drive cross-functional execution: collaborate with Platform/Steering/CCaaS teams, SRE/Operations, QA/Perf, and business stakeholders to align dependencies and deliver outcomes
  • Establish and evolve DevOps best practices for build/release automation, observability, and environment hygiene using modern CI/CD and source control practices (e.g., GitHub-based workflows)
  • Build and enhance automation tooling, including the Bot Certification Tool, to streamline governance, compliance workflows, and developer productivity across contact center engineering
  • Engineer for reliability, scalability, and security: design with least-privilege, resilient architectures, performance considerations, and solid operational monitoring for production voice experiences
  • Partner with SI vendors and internal teams to define deliverables, execute migration plans, and ensure value realization through measurable outcomes
  • Operationalize "Responsible AI" by supporting a Machine Learning Review Board approval process-embedding governance, traceability, and risk controls into AI/LLM-enabled solutions


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:

  • 3+ years of experience building and operating cloud-native solutions with DevOps practices (CI/CD, automated testing, release management, and monitoring) in production environments
  • 3+ years of experience delivering digital contact center/channel solutions at scale (Voice Bot, Chat Bot or related orchestration/integrations) with production support accountability
  • 3+ years of experience implementing AI/ML capabilities, including practical exposure to LLM-enabled features (prompting/guardrails, evaluation, monitoring, or governance) in enterprise settings
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience with AWS and/or GCP, including cloud architecture fundamentals.
  • 3+ years of experience building modern applications and services using React and Python/JavaScript/NodeJS, including microservices or micro-app patterns
  • Demonstrated ability to quantify engineering and operational tradeoffs (cost, reliability, performance, and maintainability) and communicate those decisions to stakeholders
  • Proven track record of innovation/optimization in established bot or IVR landscapes-e.g., automation accelerators, reusable frameworks, or delivery improvements that reduce cycle time or risk
  • Proven solid cross-functional collaboration skills including experience working with platform teams, product/business partners, and SI vendors to deliver outcomes


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Direct experience with Amazon Lex / Amazon Connect and/or Google Dialogflow implementations for enterprise voice workflows
  • Experience building internal developer platforms/tools (e.g., governance workflows, certification pipelines, UI-driven tooling)
  • Experience supporting large-scale voice modernization programs (migration roadmaps, dependency management, operational readiness)
  • Experience with networking, IAM/security controls, observability, and reliability patterns


*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.

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 $91,700 to $163,700 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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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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