AI​/ML Data Scientist

Job Details:
This position focuses on leveraging AI/ML, particularly Large Language Models (LLMs) and AI/ML solutions to drive medical cost savings and operational efficiency across Optum's Projects. The role involves designing scalable data science solutions and leading innovation in healthcare analytics.
Key Responsibilities:

• LLM Integration:
Apply LLMs to enhance analytic methodologies and develop intelligent automation solutions.

• End-to-End Pipelines:
Buildand maintain full data science pipelines including ingestion, feature engineering, modeling, deployment, and monitoring.

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Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Work closely with engineering, product, and business teams to align models with strategic goals.

• Innovation Leadership:
Lead initiatives in AI/ML innovation, including foundation models and retrieval-augmented generation.

• Mentorship:
Guide junior data scientists and promote best practices in coding and collaboration.
Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years in predictive modeling, ML, NLP, or deep learning.

• Strong Python skills and experience with ML libraries (Scikit-learn, PyTorch, Tensor Flow, SparkML).

• 3+ years of SQL experience in distributed data environments.

• 2+ years working with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).

• 1+ years hands-on with LLM frameworks (e.g., Hugging Face, Lang Chain, OpenAI APIs).

• Experience with Apache Spark and Git.
Preferred Experience:

• Healthcare data analytics.

• AI/ML applications in Healthcare

• Familiarity with production-grade ML systems and MLOps.