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Remote ML Researchers are professionals who specialize in machine learning (ML) and conduct their research while working outside of a traditional office environment, often from home or other remote locations. They design, implement, and evaluate algorithms, models, and systems to solve complex data problems, collaborating virtually with teams and stakeholders. Their work can span industries like technology, healthcare, finance, and more, and typically involves tasks such as data analysis, model development, and publishing research findings. Remote ML Researchers rely heavily on digital communication tools and cloud-based platforms to share ideas, code, and results.

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To thrive as a Remote ML Researcher, you need a strong background in machine learning theory, programming (Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch), and a relevant degree such as computer science or statistics. Familiarity with cloud computing platforms, distributed systems, version control (Git), and experience publishing in peer-reviewed journals are commonly required. Excellent problem-solving skills, self-motivation, and effective written communication are crucial for collaborating remotely and sharing findings. These skills ensure high-quality research output, successful collaboration in distributed teams, and ongoing advancement in the fast-evolving field of machine learning.

What are some common challenges faced by remote ML researchers and how can they overcome them?

Remote ML researchers often encounter challenges such as limited real-time collaboration, managing large datasets remotely, and ensuring consistent communication with their teams. Overcoming these obstacles typically involves leveraging collaboration tools (like Slack, GitHub, and Zoom), setting up efficient remote access to computational resources, and establishing regular check-ins with colleagues. Building a proactive communication routine and sharing progress updates can help maintain team alignment and foster a sense of connection, even when working from different locations.

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Senior AI/ML Applied Scientist - Remote

UnitedHealth Group

Eden Prairie, MN • On-site, Remote

$130K - $162K/yr

Full-time

Retirement

Re-posted 14 days ago

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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:

  • Apply advanced statistical, predictive modeling, and Agentic AI to optimize healthcare and digital experiences
  • Collaborate with the Responsible Use of AI (RUAI) team to ensure that the delivered solutions are compliant with company policies and standards
  • Research innovative approaches for developing and evaluating Agentic AI solutions, and apply these findings to the solutions you are creating
  • 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:

  • MS in computer science or a related quantitative field and 4 years of AI/ML experience OR a PhD in computer sciences or a related quantitative field focusing on AI/ML
  • 3 years of AI/ML experience (LLM, NLP)
  • Experience with LLM frameworks and/or NLP approaches such as text embedding and text classification
  • Expertise in Large Language Modeling and Transformer Architectures with experience in prompt engineering, evaluation, and LLM optimization
  • Proficiency in AI/ML engineering development with Python


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with AI Cloud services like Azure ML, Databricks, Azure OpenAI, or similar services in GCP / AWS
  • Experience with Snowflake and other relational databases
  • Proven solid publication record in top tier AI/ML/NLP venues (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, ACL, EMNLP, CHIL, etc.)
  • 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 - $162,500 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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