Director, Software Engineering - Remote

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Fort Worth, Texas, United States Salary: $134,600 - $230,800/year

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United Health Group Optum Insight is improving the flow of health data and information to create a more connected system. We remove friction and drive alignment between care providers and payers, and ultimately consumers. Our deep expertise in the industry and innovative technology empower us to help organizations reduce costs while improving risk management, quality and revenue growth. Ready to help us deliver results that improve lives?  

Join us in making healthcare work better for everyone through people-led, responsible AI while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As Director of Software Engineering within Optum Insight Engineering AI, you will lead an organization of approximately 60 software engineers, including three Senior Engineering Managers. You will define and execute an engineering strategy focused on AI-first applications, modern platform architecture, streamlined healthcare workflows, and legacy modernization. The role will advance innovation through Generative AI, AWS and Azure cloud platforms, and modern engineering practices.

This opportunity is well suited for a leader who can translate complex technology into business strategy, empower high-performing teams, and deliver scalable enterprise solutions.

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:

Define and execute an engineering strategy aligned with AI-first priorities, continuous innovation, and technology modernization across healthcare products

Lead and develop an engineering organization of approximately 60 employees, including three Senior Engineering Managers, while fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture

Build and deploy AI-powered and Generative AI solutions that address complex business needs while applying responsible AI practices

Use enterprise-approved AI tools to automate engineering tasks, simplify workflows, and improve operational performance

Oversee secure, scalable, and cost-efficient AWS and Azure cloud architectures that follow enterprise standards

Lead legacy modernization, cloud migration, and process improvement across high-value engineering portfolios

Assess emerging technologies to guide solution design, architecture decisions, and strategic roadmaps

Manage engineering budgets, optimize cloud operating costs, and oversee third-party vendor relationships

Partner with Product Management, Architecture, and executive stakeholders to translate technical strategy into clear business outcomes and client 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:

7+ years of experience in software engineering or a related technical field3+ years of people leadership experience overseeing engineering managers and/or multiple engineering teams

Proven solid knowledge of modern software development, cloud platforms, and distributed systems

Demonstrated success delivering complex software solutions at enterprise scale

Experience managing complex, high-value portfolios that serve external clients

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline

Proven expertise leading the development and deployment of GenAI and AI-powered solutions using low-code, no-code, and advanced platforms

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