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Lead AI/ML Engineer @ Optum

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 Lead AI/ML Engineer

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities:
  • Fine-tunes a large language model on proprietary data to improve its performance
  • Developing new machine learning models from scratch
  • Experiments with novel model architectures or algorithms
  • Conducts and publishes research on AI models
  • Research and develop cutting-edge AI models, including deep learning, reinforcement learning, and generative architectures
  • Advance agentic capabilities by designing autonomous systems that can reason, plan, and interact with complex environments
  • Prototype and refine novel algorithms to improve model performance, scalability, and interpretability Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate theoretical advancements into practical enterprise applications
  • Conduct rigorous experimentation and benchmarking to evaluate model efficacy and robustness
  • Publish findings, contribute to open-source initiatives, and stay abreast of emerging trends in AI research
  • Ensure ethical AI development by incorporating fairness, transparency, and accountability into model design
  • Optimize training pipelines and infrastructure for large-scale model deployment and continuous learning
  • Mentor junior researchers and contribute to the development of internal AI knowledge bases and best practices
  • Partner with data engineering and product teams to integrate AI solutions into production systems
  • 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:
  • 12+ years of experience in software development
  • 4+ years of experience delivering solutions with a focus on AI/ML
  • Extensive experience implementing generative AI solutions using Open AI compatible APIs
  • Hands-on experience with Azure Functions, Azure Monitor, and App Insights -
  • Experience with Cloud-based AI and data services
  • Experience in GitHub & M365 Copilot,Deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, Scikit Learn
  • Experience or knowledge in Python, Databricks, RAG, Agentic, AI Foundry, Lang Fuse
  • Experience or knowledge in enterprise search, NLP, Speech AI, Vision AI, Supervised & unsupervised ML
  • Experience or knowledge in Augmented Generation (RAG) techniques
  • Expertise in Azure Document Intelligence, OCR, and Databricks
  • Advanced proficiency in Python for AI/ML and automation
  • Solid understanding of RAG architecture including knowledge of vector databases and semantic search
  • Proven ability to lead the design and implementation of intelligent applications using Azure Open AI, LLM Gateway, and Retrieval-
  • Proven ability to drive end-to-end delivery of AI-powered solutions across cross-functional teams

Job Classification

Industry: Retail
Functional Area / Department: Data Science & Analytics
Role Category: Data Science & Machine Learning
Role: Machine Learning Engineer
Employement Type: Full time

Contact Details:

Company: Optum
Location(s): Hyderabad

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