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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:
- Build Machine Learning models, perform proof-of-concept, experiment, optimize, and deploy your models into production; work closely with software engineers to assist in productionizing the ML models
- Perform hands-on analysis and modeling of healthcare data sets to develop insights that increase business value
- Run A/B experiments, gather data, and perform statistical analysis
- Establish scalable, efficient, automated processes for large-scale data analysis, machine-learning model development, model validation and serving
- Research and implement innovative machine learning approaches
- Mentor and help recruit AI/ML scientists and machine learning engineers to the team
- Present findings and insights to senior leadership and at internal venues
- Be the thought leader in cutting-edge AI research and proactively pursue IP submissions
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 AI, computer science, data science, applied math or related technical fields
- 10+ years of industry/academic experience in machine learning or a related field
- 5+ years of building models for business application experience
- 5+ years of Python programming skills and experience with deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow
- Advanced understanding of Deep Learning with applications in Speech Processing, NLP and multimodal modeling
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experienced mathematical background, especially in optimization theory, stochastic algorithms, and/or numerical methods
- Experience with state-of-the-art algorithms and topologies including, but not limited to: VAR, GNNs, GANs, Transformers, deep and wide, SSMs, LLMs among others
- Proven in-depth knowledge in Generative AI technology and Large Language Models (LLM)
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). The salary for this role will range from $154,900 - $193,600 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.
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.
INTRODUCTION
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:
- Build Machine Learning models, perform proof-of-concept, experiment, optimize, and deploy your models into production; work closely with software engineers to assist in productionizing the ML models
- Perform hands-on analysis and modeling of healthcare data sets to develop insights that increase business value
- Run A/B experiments, gather data, and perform statistical analysis
- Establish scalable, efficient, automated processes for large-scale data analysis, machine-learning model development, model validation and serving
- Research and implement innovative machine learning approaches
- Mentor and help recruit AI/ML scientists and machine learning engineers to the team
- Present findings and insights to senior leadership and at internal venues
- Be the thought leader in cutting-edge AI research and proactively pursue IP submissions
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 AI, computer science, data science, applied math or related technical fields
- 10+ years of industry/academic experience in machine learning or a related field
- 5+ years of building models for business application experience
- 5+ years of Python programming skills and experience with deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow
- Advanced understanding of Deep Learning with applications in Speech Processing, NLP and multimodal modeling
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experienced mathematical background, especially in optimization theory, stochastic algorithms, and/or numerical methods
- Experience with state-of-the-art algorithms and topologies including, but not limited to: VAR, GNNs, GANs, Transformers, deep and wide, SSMs, LLMs among others
- Proven in-depth knowledge in Generative AI technology and Large Language Models (LLM)
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). The salary for this role will range from $154,900 - $193,600 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.
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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Applied Scientist
Document your research output before applying
Compile publications, patents, models deployed at scale, and citations into a credential file before your first interview. PERM and I-140 filings require employers to substantiate why your background meets the role's minimum requirements, and gaps slow the process.
Target employers with active PERM filing histories
Companies that have filed PERM applications for Applied Scientist roles already understand the DOL recruitment and prevailing-wage obligations. Use Migrate Mate to filter for employers with verified green card sponsorship activity specific to this occupation.
Clarify the EB category before accepting an offer
EB-2 requires a master's degree or equivalent, while EB-3 covers bachelor's-level professionals. If your U.S. employer files under EB-3 when EB-2 fits your credentials, you could face a longer priority date queue depending on your country of birth.
Verify the role qualifies as a specialty occupation
The DOL evaluates whether the Applied Scientist duties genuinely require an advanced degree in a specific field. Pull the O*NET profile for the occupation and confirm the job description aligns with the specialty-occupation definition before PERM is filed.
Request the prevailing wage determination tier early
PERM requires the employer to pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your location and job zone. Ask your employer which wage level they plan to submit and cross-check it against the OFLC Wage Search to avoid a mismatch that triggers an audit.
Understand concurrent filing if your priority date is current
If your country of birth and EB category allow it, USCIS permits concurrent filing of the I-140 and I-485 once a visa number is immediately available. This can compress the green card timeline significantly compared to waiting for sequential approvals.
Green Card Applied Scientist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Applied Scientist role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Applied Scientist positions typically qualify for EB-2 when the role requires a master's degree or higher in a field like computer science, statistics, or a related discipline. Roles requiring only a bachelor's degree can qualify under EB-3 as a skilled worker. Your employer's job description and the DOL's occupational classification both factor into which category USCIS accepts.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for an Applied Scientist?
H-1B visa is a temporary work visa with a three-year initial period, a lottery for most applicants, and no path to permanent residency on its own. PERM-based EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship is a permanent residency process with no annual cap at the petition stage, though visa number availability by country of birth affects how quickly you can file for adjustment of status. The PERM process also requires the employer to conduct a formal recruitment test and obtain a prevailing-wage determination from the DOL before filing.
How long does the green card process take for an Applied Scientist sponsored by a U.S. employer?
The PERM labor certification stage alone currently averages well over a year at the DOL analyst review queue. After PERM approval, I-140 processing at USCIS adds several more months unless the employer uses premium processing. For applicants born in countries with backlogged priority dates, the wait for an available visa number can extend the total timeline by years.
Where can I find Applied Scientist jobs where the employer will sponsor a green card?
Most job postings don't specify PERM sponsorship willingness upfront. Migrate Mate surfaces roles where employers have a documented history of filing green card petitions for Applied Scientist and related positions, so you can focus your search on companies that have already navigated the PERM process rather than negotiating sponsorship from scratch.
Can my employer start PERM sponsorship while I'm on an H-1B or OPT?
Yes. PERM is an employer-driven process independent of your current work authorization status. Employers can initiate the DOL prevailing-wage determination and recruitment steps while you're on H-1B, OPT, or another work-authorized status. Starting early matters because the PERM and I-140 stages can take two or more years before you reach adjustment of status.