Senior AI/ML Engineer
Optum is seeking a Senior AI/ML Engineer to develop healthcare-related technology solutions within their healthtech division. The role involves building automation and evaluation frameworks for LLMs, managing cloud infrastructure, and integrating microservices. Candidates are expected to have strong experience with Python, AWS, and modern AI/ML orchestration tools. The position is based in Hyderabad and focuses on improving health outcomes through robust production systems.
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Experience
5+ years
Function
Engineering
Work mode
Onsite, India
Company
Tier 2
What you will work on
Optum is seeking a Senior AI/ML Engineer to develop healthcare-related technology solutions within their healthtech division. The role involves building automation and evaluation frameworks for LLMs, managing cloud infrastructure, and integrating microservices. Candidates are expected to have strong experience with Python, AWS, and modern AI/ML orchestration tools. The position is based in Hyderabad and focuses on improving health outcomes through robust production systems.
TAL's take
Solid role at a large, stable healthcare enterprise with clear requirements, though the JD contains significant boilerplate language.
The JD is clear and coherent regarding the required tech stack and responsibilities for the AI/ML role, despite some repetitive text.
Salaries at Optum
21.9 LPA average
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Must haves
- 5+ years of software engineering or automation experience
- 2+ years of hands-on experience with Python in production
- 2+ years of building automation frameworks
- 2+ years of experience with cloud platforms
- 1+ year of experience working with LLMs, AI/ML systems, or prompt engineering
Tools and skills
About the company
Optum is a large-scale subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group, classified as a strong global organization but not a tier-1 tech brand.
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