
Posted 2 days ago
Senior AI/ML Engineer
OptumSenior AI/ML Engineer
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in CS or related field, 12+ years software engineering experience, Experience with MLOps and LLMOps, Hands-on experience with LLMs and RAG, Proficiency in Python, Cloud-native application development
Skills
PythonLLMMLOpsKubernetesAWSAzure
About the role
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and operate enterprise AI systems including Generative AI, Agentic AI, and intelligent automation workloads
- Lead the architecture and implementation of scalable backend systems for AI model serving, inference, and orchestration
- Build and enhance enterprise AI platforms supporting model development, deployment, evaluation, and governance
- Establish and manage end-to-end MLOps, LLMOps, and Agentic Ops practices, including automated CI/CD pipelines
- Design and implement Generative AI solutions using LLMs, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and vector search
- Build Agentic AI systems capable of multi-step reasoning, tool usage, and multi-agent orchestration
- Develop high-performance, cloud-native backend applications using microservices and distributed architectures
- Establish observability frameworks for monitoring model performance, agent effectiveness, and operational telemetry
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams of scientists and engineers to establish technical standards and best practices
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, AI, Data Science, or a related field
- 12+ years of experience in software engineering, AI engineering, or backend systems development
- Proven experience implementing MLOps and LLMOps in enterprise production environments
- Hands-on experience with Large Language Models (LLMs), RAG, embeddings, and vector databases
- Proficiency in Python and modern backend development frameworks
- Experience developing cloud-native applications on Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform
- Strong expertise in designing scalable distributed systems, APIs, and microservices
- Solid understanding of containerization, Kubernetes, and deployment automation
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with AI orchestration frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph, or LlamaIndex
- Experience building enterprise-scale AI platforms and reusable engineering frameworks
- Knowledge of distributed computing technologies like Kafka, Spark, or Databricks
- Experience in highly regulated industries such as healthcare or financial services
- Expertise in AI observability, prompt monitoring, and evaluation frameworks
Benefits
- Comprehensive health plans and wellness coverage for you and your loved ones
- Financial benefits including retirement planning support
- Emotional support resources to help manage stress and build resilience
- Opportunities for continuous professional development and career advancement
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