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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 is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology, to help millions of people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Director, AI/ML Engineering - Claims Automation & Orchestration will lead the design and delivery of an AI-enabled orchestration capability for Optum Health claims platforms. This role will help connect automation across claims adjudication, eligibility, payment integrity, appeals and other related processes by coordinating agentic AI, deterministic automation, workflow, validation and observability into a scalable end-to-end execution model. This leader will stay hands-on technically while building and leading an engineering team focused on improving claims processing speed, quality, transparency and operational efficiency.
This role owns the shared orchestration layer and enabling standards; Success requires a solid technical leader who can operate across a complex, matrixed health care technology environment, influence senior stakeholders and translate emerging AI capabilities into production-ready solutions.
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:
- Lead the architecture and delivery of a cross-platform claims orchestration layer that coordinates work across claims systems, automation tools, AI services, workflow engines and human-in-the-loop processes
- Design a runtime routing model that determines when to use agentic AI, deterministic rules, workflow automation, RPA or manual escalation based on task type, confidence, risk and business requirements
- Establish durable execution patterns so multi-step and multi-day claims processes can persist state, recover from failures and resume work across multiple platforms
- Create common integration standards, reusable interfaces and task handoff patterns that allow platform teams to connect into a shared orchestration capability without duplicating work
- Build validation and control mechanisms including business-rule checks, output evaluation, confidence scoring, exception handling and human review for low-confidence, high-risk or high-dollar scenarios
- Instrument the orchestration layer with observability, telemetry and outcome reporting to monitor throughput, quality, adoption, exceptions, failures and business impact
- Partner across Claims Technology, Operations, Product, Compliance, Security, Enterprise Architecture and platform engineering teams to align the orchestration strategy with enterprise standards and business priorities
- Recruit, build, coach and lead a team of 5 to 20 AI/ML engineers, automation engineers and solution architects while remaining hands-on in technical design, prototyping and tool evaluation
- Define and communicate success measures, delivery milestones, risks and operating model needs to senior technology and business leadership
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.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 8+ years of experience in AI/ML engineering, automation engineering, platform engineering, software engineering or related technology leadership roles
- 5+ years of experience designing or delivering automation solutions across multiple systems, platforms or business processes
- 5+ years of experience establishing engineering standards, governance, observability, validation or control mechanisms for production technology solutions
- 5+ years of experience designing integration patterns, APIs, event-driven architectures, workflow orchestration, platform services or reusable engineering capabilities
- 3+ years of experience applying AI/ML, generative AI, agentic AI, workflow automation, rules engines, RPA or related technologies to improve business process execution
- 3+ years of experience building or leading engineering teams, including direct or matrixed leadership of engineers, architects or technical delivery teams
- 3+ years of experience partnering with business, product, operations, compliance, security and architecture stakeholders in a complex matrixed environment
- Experience partnering with business, product, operations, compliance, security, and architecture stakeholders in a complex matrixed environment
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with health care payer operations, claims platforms, claims adjudication, payment integrity, appeals, provider data or related health care administrative processes
- Experience with platforms such as Facets or other enterprise claims systems
- Experience with agent orchestration frameworks, durable workflow engines, AI evaluation tools, observability platforms, BI/dashboarding tools or comparable technologies
- Experience scaling AI-enabled or automation-enabled capabilities from prototype to production in a regulated enterprise environment
- Experience communicating technical strategy, risks, tradeoffs and measurable outcomes to senior leadership
All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $176,700 - $302,900 annually based on full-time employment
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.
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 is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology, to help millions of people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Director, AI/ML Engineering - Claims Automation & Orchestration will lead the design and delivery of an AI-enabled orchestration capability for Optum Health claims platforms. This role will help connect automation across claims adjudication, eligibility, payment integrity, appeals and other related processes by coordinating agentic AI, deterministic automation, workflow, validation and observability into a scalable end-to-end execution model. This leader will stay hands-on technically while building and leading an engineering team focused on improving claims processing speed, quality, transparency and operational efficiency.
This role owns the shared orchestration layer and enabling standards; Success requires a solid technical leader who can operate across a complex, matrixed health care technology environment, influence senior stakeholders and translate emerging AI capabilities into production-ready solutions.
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:
- Lead the architecture and delivery of a cross-platform claims orchestration layer that coordinates work across claims systems, automation tools, AI services, workflow engines and human-in-the-loop processes
- Design a runtime routing model that determines when to use agentic AI, deterministic rules, workflow automation, RPA or manual escalation based on task type, confidence, risk and business requirements
- Establish durable execution patterns so multi-step and multi-day claims processes can persist state, recover from failures and resume work across multiple platforms
- Create common integration standards, reusable interfaces and task handoff patterns that allow platform teams to connect into a shared orchestration capability without duplicating work
- Build validation and control mechanisms including business-rule checks, output evaluation, confidence scoring, exception handling and human review for low-confidence, high-risk or high-dollar scenarios
- Instrument the orchestration layer with observability, telemetry and outcome reporting to monitor throughput, quality, adoption, exceptions, failures and business impact
- Partner across Claims Technology, Operations, Product, Compliance, Security, Enterprise Architecture and platform engineering teams to align the orchestration strategy with enterprise standards and business priorities
- Recruit, build, coach and lead a team of 5 to 20 AI/ML engineers, automation engineers and solution architects while remaining hands-on in technical design, prototyping and tool evaluation
- Define and communicate success measures, delivery milestones, risks and operating model needs to senior technology and business leadership
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.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 8+ years of experience in AI/ML engineering, automation engineering, platform engineering, software engineering or related technology leadership roles
- 5+ years of experience designing or delivering automation solutions across multiple systems, platforms or business processes
- 5+ years of experience establishing engineering standards, governance, observability, validation or control mechanisms for production technology solutions
- 5+ years of experience designing integration patterns, APIs, event-driven architectures, workflow orchestration, platform services or reusable engineering capabilities
- 3+ years of experience applying AI/ML, generative AI, agentic AI, workflow automation, rules engines, RPA or related technologies to improve business process execution
- 3+ years of experience building or leading engineering teams, including direct or matrixed leadership of engineers, architects or technical delivery teams
- 3+ years of experience partnering with business, product, operations, compliance, security and architecture stakeholders in a complex matrixed environment
- Experience partnering with business, product, operations, compliance, security, and architecture stakeholders in a complex matrixed environment
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with health care payer operations, claims platforms, claims adjudication, payment integrity, appeals, provider data or related health care administrative processes
- Experience with platforms such as Facets or other enterprise claims systems
- Experience with agent orchestration frameworks, durable workflow engines, AI evaluation tools, observability platforms, BI/dashboarding tools or comparable technologies
- Experience scaling AI-enabled or automation-enabled capabilities from prototype to production in a regulated enterprise environment
- Experience communicating technical strategy, risks, tradeoffs and measurable outcomes to senior leadership
All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $176,700 - $302,900 annually based on full-time employment
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.
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 in Engineering Director
Document your engineering leadership credentials thoroughly
Gather evidence of your advanced degree, P&L ownership, org-level technical decisions, and any patents or publications before approaching employers. PERM requires a precise credential match between you and the job description, so gaps in documentation stall the process.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Search Migrate Mate to identify companies that have filed PERM applications for Engineering Director or equivalent senior engineering roles. Employers already familiar with the process move faster and are less likely to withdraw sponsorship mid-filing.
Verify the job description supports EB-2 classification
The role must formally require a master's degree or equivalent to qualify under EB-2. Review the O*NET occupation profile for Engineering Directors and confirm your offer letter's requirements align before PERM is filed, since reclassifying mid-process is costly.
Negotiate sponsorship terms before accepting any offer
Ask explicitly whether the employer will cover PERM and I-140 filing costs, and whether the offer letter specifies a minimum employment period tied to sponsorship. Engineering Directors often have negotiating leverage here that individual contributors don't.
Understand how PERM prevailing wages affect your offer
DOL sets prevailing wages by location and job level using OFLC Wage Search data. Your offered salary must meet or exceed the certified wage level, and Engineering Directors typically fall into Wage Level III or IV, which sets a meaningful floor for your compensation discussion.
Track your priority date against the Visa Bulletin
Once your I-140 is approved, your priority date determines when you can file for adjustment of status. Nationals from India and China face multi-year backlogs even in the EB-2 category, so confirm your country's current cutoff date with USCIS before counting on a near-term green card.
Green Card Engineering Director: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Engineering Director role typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3?
Most Engineering Director positions qualify for EB-2 because the role formally requires a master's degree or a bachelor's degree plus progressive engineering leadership experience. If the employer's job description sets only a bachelor's degree as the minimum, the role may fall under EB-3 instead. The classification matters because EB-2 priority dates are generally less backlogged for many nationalities, though both categories require PERM labor certification.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa sponsorship is temporary and tied to a specific employer, with annual lottery exposure that can disrupt your status even after years in the role. PERM-based green card sponsorship has no annual lottery, and once your I-140 is approved, you gain meaningful job portability rights under AC21 after 180 days. The tradeoff is timeline: the PERM process alone takes 12 to 18 months before the I-140 stage begins.
What does the PERM labor certification process look like for an Engineering Director?
Your employer must conduct a supervised recruitment campaign, post the role publicly, and document that no qualified U.S. workers applied or were available. DOL then reviews the application, which currently takes several months in standard processing. Because Engineering Director is a senior role with specific technical and leadership requirements, employers can often write a precise job description that narrows the qualified applicant pool, which supports the PERM case.
How do I find Engineering Director jobs where the employer already sponsors green cards?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Engineering Director roles filtered by companies with PERM and I-140 filing history. Targeting employers who have already sponsored similar roles eliminates the education phase of convincing a hiring team that sponsorship is feasible, and it significantly reduces the risk that the company abandons the process after you've joined.
Can I change employers after my I-140 is approved but before I have a green card?
Yes, under AC21 portability rules you can change employers after your I-140 has been approved and your adjustment of status application has been pending for at least 180 days, as long as the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. For Engineering Directors, this typically means moving to a comparable senior engineering leadership role, not a lateral shift into an unrelated field. Confirm eligibility with USCIS before making any move.