Software Engineer, Sr. - Remote Work
About the Company
UnitedHealthcare Employer & Individual provides employer-sponsored health benefits, along with individual and family health plans. Its portfolio of products is designed to make healthcare coverage more affordable, simplify the healthcare experience, and improve access to high-quality care. UnitedHealth Group's mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. The organization is committed to improving health outcomes, addressing health disparities, promoting equitable care, and reducing its environmental impact.
About the Role
UnitedHealthcare Employer & Individual is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design, develop, and deploy scalable software applications and enterprise AI-powered solutions. The role focuses on simplifying healthcare experiences for members, automating complex workflows, and modernizing health benefit systems through responsible AI adoption and modern engineering practices. You will contribute to technical design, develop high-performance code, evaluate emerging technologies, and work with product, engineering, and data teams to deliver enterprise-scale digital solutions. The position also involves production troubleshooting, architectural discussions, code reviews, and mentoring engineers to strengthen technical capabilities across the team.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, deploy, and maintain scalable software applications and AI-powered solutions for complex business challenges, with an emphasis on responsible AI use. Use enterprise-approved AI tools and modern engineering practices to streamline workflows, automate tasks, and support continuous improvement. Evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends to inform solution design, architecture, and technical innovation. Collaborate with product, engineering, and data teams to define software requirements and technical specifications. Write clean, maintainable, and high-performance code. Participate in code reviews, design reviews, and architectural discussions. Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize application performance, cloud services, and integration pipelines in production environments. Mentor junior and mid-level software engineers and promote modern software development practices. Contribute to engineering initiatives that improve healthcare experiences and modernize health benefit systems.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or at least four years of equivalent professional software engineering experience in lieu of a degree. At least five years of professional software development experience designing, building, and deploying enterprise-grade applications. At least three years of experience with one or more modern programming languages, such as Python, Java, C#, or TypeScript. At least two years of experience working in an Agile/Scrum engineering environment. At least one year of experience building, integrating, and deploying AI-powered features, automated workflows, or machine learning services and APIs. At least one year of experience with DevOps automation, containerization technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab. At least one year of experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, and microservices application architecture.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related technical field. Experience integrating large language models (LLMs), natural language processing (NLP), or vector databases into software applications. Understanding of enterprise AI ethics, safety guidelines, and data governance practices. Experience with healthcare data systems, health benefits operations, or security and privacy standards such as HIPAA. Location and Work Requirements Remote employees must comply with UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.
Compensation and Benefits
Annual Salary Range: $91,700–$163,700 for full-time employment. Compensation depends on factors including local labor market, education, work experience, certifications, and other relevant considerations. Benefits include a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, an employee stock purchase plan, and 401(k) contributions, subject to eligibility requirements. The company complies with applicable minimum wage laws. Equal Employment Opportunity UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. The organization is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and improving equitable access to healthcare. Its efforts focus on reducing barriers to good health, addressing disparities experienced by historically marginalized communities, and improving health outcomes. Additional Employment Information UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment. In accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment. The job posting will remain active for at least two business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. It may be removed earlier depending on application volume.