AI or ML Engineer - Azure Platform

We are seeking a skilled and motivated AI/ML Engineer with 3–5 years of experience to join our team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in building and deploying AI/ML solutions on the Azure platform, with a solid focus on Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems, and Azure ML Studio. You will play a key role in designing intelligent systems, deploying scalable models, and integrating advanced AI capabilities into enterprise applications. Primary Responsibilities: AI/ML Development & Deployment: Design, develop, and deploy machine learning models using Azure ML Studio and Azure Machine Learning services Build and fine-tune LLM-based solutions for enterprise use cases Develop and implement RAG pipelines using Azure services and vector databases Deploy and monitor AI/ML models in production environments ensuring scalability and performance Azure Platform Engineering: Leverage Azure services such as Azure Data Lake, Azure Synapse, Azure Blob Storage, and Azure Cognitive Search for data ingestion and processing Integrate AI models with Azure-based data pipelines and APIs Use Azure DevOps for CI/CD of ML workflows and model versioning Data Engineering & Processing: Build and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines for structured and unstructured data using Databricks and Apache Spark Prepare and transform data for training and inference using Python, PySpark and SQL LLM & RAG System Implementation: Implement LLM-based agents and chatbots using frameworks like Langchain Design and optimize RAG architectures for domain-specific knowledge retrieval Work with vector databases (e.g., Azure Cognitive Search, FAISS) for embedding-based search Collaboration & Innovation: Collaborate with data scientists, product managers, and engineers to deliver AI-driven features Stay current with advancements in generative AI, LLMs, and Azure AI services Contribute to the continuous improvement of AI/ML pipelines and best practices

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.