Optum Hiring Associate AI/ML Engineer | Freshers Eligible | Full-Time Role

Optum, a part of UnitedHealth Group, is looking for Associate AI/ML Engineers to join its fast-growing technology team in Bangalore, Karnataka. If you’re passionate about applying AI and ML to solve real-world problems, especially in healthcare, this is the ideal opportunity for you.

This full-time role is perfect for recent graduates or early-career professionals who want to work with cutting-edge technologies like NLP, deep learning, ASR, and computer vision — all while making a real impact.

🛠 Job Responsibilities

As an Associate AI/ML Engineer at Optum, you will:

• Develop and deploy ML models and AI algorithms into production environments.
• Apply technologies such as:
  • Natural Language Processing (NLP)
  • Natural Language Understanding (NLU)
  • Semantic understanding
  • Intent classification
  • Computer Vision
  • Deep Learning
  • Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR)
• Use large-scale computing frameworks and data analysis systems.
• Communicate complex analytics and ML results to leadership and stakeholders.
• Work with robotics and interactive AI-driven systems.
• Apply core concepts in statistics, probability, optimization, and experimental methodologies to ML tasks.

📚 Skills and Qualifications

Here’s what you need to apply:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Engineering, AI/ML, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Python, R, or other programming languages used for data science and ML.
• Familiarity with deep learning frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch is a plus.
• Strong grasp of ML fundamentals, statistical analysis, and optimization techniques.
• Excellent communication skills to explain technical solutions to non-technical teams.

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🌟 Why Join Optum?

At Optum, you’re not just working with code — you’re helping shape the future of healthcare. You’ll join a team of innovators committed to improving lives through technology. Work alongside some of the brightest minds in AI/ML and contribute to life-changing solutions.

You’ll also benefit from:

• Working with mission-driven teams
• Exposure to healthcare’s most pressing challenges
• Opportunities to grow in AI, robotics, and big data systems

📝 How to Apply

Interested in launching your career in AI/ML with real-world impact?
This is your chance to join a healthcare tech leader and contribute to meaningful innovation.

👉 Update your resume and showcase any AI/ML projects or internships.
Apply now via Optum’s official careers portal or trusted job platforms.

📩 Do your life’s best work — Optum is ready to power your AI journey!