Senior Data Scientist

Bangalore, Karnataka
Permanent
Full-time

13 hours ago

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.Primary Responsibilities:

Design and implement AI/ML models with a focus on GenAI, LLMs, and RAG architectures
Develop and fine-tune models using Azure OpenAI and Semantic Kernel SDK
Integrate AI solutions into enterprise applications using Azure AI and App Services
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define use cases and deliver AI-powered features
Develop and maintain Solid relationships with stakeholders, customers, and partners internally and externally
Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for AI model training, testing, and deployment
Ensure responsible AI practices, including bias mitigation, explainability, and compliance
Monitor model performance and retrain as needed to maintain accuracy and relevance
Stay up to date with the latest AI and machine learning technologies and trends
Conduct evaluations and assessments of new tools and technologies to ensure that the team stays at the frontier of Artificial Intelligence & Machine
Contribute to internal AI/ML knowledge sharing and mentoring initiatives
Comply with the terms and conditions of the employment contract, company policies and procedures, and any and all directives (such as, but not limited to, transfer and/or re-assignment to different work locations, change in teams and/or work shifts, policies in regards to flexibility of work benefits and/or work environment, alternative work arrangements, and other decisions that may arise due to the changing business environment). The Company may adopt, vary or rescind these policies and directives in its absolute discretion and without any limitation (implied or otherwise) on its ability to do so

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in computer science/IT/Math/Statistics/Engineering, or equivalent work experience
10+ years of overall experience with 4+ years of experience in AI/ML engineering or related fields
Healthcare Industry experience
Experience leading and implementing AI/ML projects with demonstrable value to the organization, from ideation to delivery and evaluation
Hands-on experience with GenAI tools, LLMs (eg, GPT, LLaMA), and RAG pipelines
Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Docker, and Kubernetes
Knowledge of ethical AI principles and responsible AI deployment strategies
Familiarity with prompt engineering, semantic search, and vector databases
Proficiency in Azure OpenAI Services, Azure Machine Learning, and Azure DevOps
Proven exposure to cloud-native AI deployment and monitoring practices
Proven solid programming skills in Python and experience with ML frameworks (eg, PyTorch, TensorFlow)
Proven excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to disaggregate issues, identify root causes and recommend solutions

Proven good conflict management and prioritization skillsAt UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

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