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 advantages 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.
Primary Responsibilities
- Technical Leadership & Delivery
- Lead the design, development, and deployment of enterprise-scale AI/ML and Generative AI solutions, including LLM and agentic systems (e.g., OpenAI, Gemini, Claude, Copilot)
- Define and scale AI-driven engineering practices, including AI-enabled SDLC (AIDLC) frameworks, tools, and reusable platforms
- Drive the productionization of AI solutions, including performance optimization, monitoring, observability, and reliability




- Apply AI-driven automation and agent-based workflows to improve engineering productivity, quality, and speed to market
- Team Leadership
- Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing, globally distributed team of AI/ML leaders, AI/agentic engineers, and full-stack and quality engineers
- Own talent development, including hiring, upskilling, performance management, and career growth
- Foster a culture of innovation, experimentation, and continuous learning
- Stakeholder & Business Engagement
- Partner with Product, Business, and Platform teams to define AI-driven solutions aligned to strategic priorities
- Drive alignment on roadmap, prioritization, and delivery outcomes across cross-functional teams
- Resolve complex technical and organizational challenges spanning engineering, data, infrastructure, and business domains
- Influence product and business strategy by bringing a strong AI/ML perspective to decision-m

📌 Director AI/ML Engineering (Hyderabad)
🏢 Optum India
📍 Hyderabad