Sr Manager AI/ML Engineering

Primary Responsibilities:Lead and scale AI/ML engineering teams responsible for building ML platforms, model pipelines, and scalable AI infrastructureArchitect enterprise ML and GenAI platforms supporting experimentation, model training, evaluation, deployment, monitoring, and lifecycle managementProductionize machine learning and generative AI models using batch and real-time inference architecturesBuild and operate MLOps and LLMOps pipelines including CI/CT/CD workflows for model testing, validation, versioning, and promotion across environmentsDevelop scalable cloud-native ML infrastructure using Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud ML platforms such as AWS SageMaker, Azure ML, or GCP Vertex AIImplement model monitoring and lifecycle management systems to track drift, latency, bias, and data quality while enabling automated retrainingEnsure governance, security, and compliance of ML systems including lineage, auditability, reproducibility, and observabilityPartner with data scientists, data engineers, and software engineers to define production ML standards and scalable AI solutions 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:8+ years of experience in machine learning engineering, MLOps, or AI platform engineering building production ML systems and scalable model pipelines5+ years of experience working with ML lifecycle platforms such as MLflow, Kubeflow, SageMaker, Azure ML, or GCP Vertex AI5+ years of experience building cloud-native ML platforms using Docker, Kubernetes, and distributed systems6+ years of experience programming in Python for ML systems with familiarity with frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or scikit-learn5+ years of experience working with distributed data processing and orchestration tools such as Spark, Ray, Airflow, Dagster, or Prefect1+ year of experience using AI-assisted development or 'vibe coding' tools such as Codex, Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, or similar tools Preferred Qualifications:Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related disciplineExperience building low-latency inference systems and online feature serving architecturesExperience implementing Responsible AI practices including bias detection and model explainabilityExperience operating multi-cloud or hybrid ML platformsContributions to open-source ML or MLOps tooling *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 $112,700 to $193,200 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. 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.