Lead Software Engineer - Remote

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. 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. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As a Lead Software Engineer within the Optum Insight Engineering AI team, you will play a pivotal role in driving the next generation of healthcare technology. Our team's vision is to leverage Salesforce and advanced AI capabilities to solve complex healthcare challenges, making clinical and administrative processes simpler and more efficient. In this role, you will lead the technical strategy, design, and architecture for modern, enterprise-scale platforms. You will work with innovative technologies, including modern cloud-native architectures, API-first designs, event-driven systems, Salesforce platforms, and enterprise AI/ML solutions (such as Einstein, LLMs, NLP, and predictive models) to build high-impact capabilities that improve patient and customer experiences.

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

• Translate enterprise business strategy, market trends, and customer needs into Salesforce- and AI-enabled capabilities, while designing, developing, and deploying AI-powered solutions to address complex business challenges with an emphasis on the responsible use of AI
• Serve as a strategic partner to business and p