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Remote Applied Computer Science Jobs in Minneapolis, MN

Danaher

Support Scientist I - AKTA

Minneapolis, MN · On-site +1

$70K - $85K/yr

This position reports to the Senior Manager, Scientific Support and is part of the Scientific Support team located in Marlborough, MA and will be a remote role. What you will do: * Provide pre- and ...

Dlapiper

Data Scientist

Minneapolis, MN · On-site +1

Bachelor's degree in computer science, data science, statistics, applied mathematics or related ... Opportunity for a hybrid work arrangement combining remote and in-office work. The specific ...

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How much do remote applied computer science jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote applied computer science in Minneapolis, MN is $106,989.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $93,900.00 and $120,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Remote Applied Computer Science vs Remote Software Developer?

AspectRemote Applied Computer ScienceRemote Software Developer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Computer Science or related field; certifications varyBachelor's in Computer Science or related field; certifications optional
Work EnvironmentResearch, data analysis, algorithm development, often in tech or academiaDesign, coding, testing, and maintaining software applications
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, research institutions, academiaTech firms, startups, software development agencies
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

Remote Applied Computer Science focuses on research, algorithms, and data analysis, often in academic or research settings. Remote Software Developers primarily design and build software applications. While both roles require a computer science background, their daily tasks and industry applications differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Remote Applied Computer Science job openings in Minneapolis, MN as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 73% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 25% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $106,989 per year, or $51.4 per hour.

Senior AI/ML Applied Scientist - Remote

Eden Prairie, MN • On-site, Remote

UnitedHealth Group
Insurance Services • 10K+ employees
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$130K - $232K/yr

Full-time

Retirement

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Key responsibilities

  • Develop novel AI approaches for healthcare using both structured and unstructured data

  • Build and test deep learning and traditional ML models in distributed computing environments

  • Design and plan experiments, conduct statistical analysis and create data visualizations

UnitedHealth Group rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 146 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Optum Tech is a global leader in health care innovation. Our teams develop cutting-edge solutions that help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. From advanced data analytics and AI to cybersecurity, we use innovative approaches to solve some of health care's most complex challenges. Your contributions here have the potential to change lives. Ready to build the next breakthrough? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Optum AI is UnitedHealth Group's enterprise AI team. We are AI/ML scientists and engineers with deep expertise in AI/ML engineering for health care. We develop AI/ML solutions for the highest impact opportunities across UnitedHealth Group businesses including UnitedHealthcare, Optum Financial, Optum Health, Optum Insight, and Optum Rx. In addition to transforming the health care journey through responsible AI/ML innovation, our charter also includes developing and supporting an enterprise AI/ML development platform.
Optum AI team members:
  • Have impact at scale: We have the data and resources to make an impact at scale. When our solutions are deployed, they have the potential to make health care system work better for everyone
  • Do ground-breaking work: Many of our current projects involve cutting edge ML, NLP and LLM techniques. Generative AI methods for working with structured and unstructured health care data are continuously being developed and improved. We are working in one of the most important frontiers of AI/ML research and development
  • Partner with world-class experts on innovative solutions: Our team members are developing novel AI/ML solutions to business challenges. In some cases, this includes the opportunity to file patents and publish papers about the methods we develop. We also collaborate with AI/ML researchers at some of the world's top universities

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:
  • Develop novel AI approaches for healthcare using both structured and unstructured data
  • Build and test deep learning and traditional ML models in distributed computing environments
  • Design and plan experiments, conduct statistical analysis and create data visualizations
  • Communicate findings with business stakeholders and collaborate to develop solutions that meet customer needs
  • Collaborate with the Responsible Use of AI (RUAI) team to ensure that the delivered solutions are compliant with company policies and standards
  • Develop code and model documentation, patents and publications in scientific conferences and journals
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to develop robust data pipelines of MLOps procedures for new solutions
  • Stay up to date with latest technologies and literature

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:
  • PhD in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science or related field
  • 3+ years of AI/ML experience (LLM, NLP)
  • 3+ years of experience with Python, classical ML methods and deep learning, including deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch or Tensorflow
  • Proven publication track record in top ML/NLP conferences/journals

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with LLM frameworks and/or NLP approaches such as text embedding and text classification
  • Experience with distributed computing approaches such as Spark
  • Experience with Snowflake and other relational databases
  • Experience working on collaborative software projects using GitHub
  • Proven solid technical communication skills

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $130,000 to $232,100 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
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UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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