AI Research Scientist

About the job

Primary Responsibilities : Fine-tunes a large language model on proprietary data to improve its performance Developing new machine learning models from scratch Experiments with novel model architectures or algorithms Conducts and publishes research on AI models Research and develop cutting-edge AI models, including deep learning, reinforcement learning, and generative architectures. Advance ... agentic capabilities by designing autonomous systems that can reason, plan, and interact with complex environments Prototype and refine novel algorithms to improve model performance, scalability, and interpretability Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate theoretical advancements into practical enterprise applications Conduct rigorous experimentation and benchmarking to evaluate model efficacy and robustness Publish findings, contribute to open-source initiatives, and stay abreast of emerging trends in AI research Ensure ethical AI development by incorporating fairness, transparency, and accountability into model design Optimize training pipelines and infrastructure for large-scale model deployment and continuous learning Mentor junior researchers and contribute to the development of internal AI knowledge bases and best practices Partner with data engineering and product teams to integrate AI solutions into production systems Required Skills & Qualifications : 12+ years of experience in software development Including Min. 4+ years of experience delivering solutions with a focus on AI / ML Extensive experience implementing generative AI solutions using Open AI compatible APIs Strong understanding of RAG architecture including knowledge of vector databases and semantic search Hands-on experience with Azure Functions, Azure Monitor, and App Insights - Expertise in Azure Document Intelligence, OCR, and Databricks. Advanced proficiency in Python for AI / ML and automation. Exp. with Cloud-based AI and data services Python, Databricks, RAG, Agentic, AI Foundry, Lang Fuse – Enterprise search, NLP, Speech AI, Vision AI, Supervised & unsupervised ML Exp. in GitHub & M365 Copilot, Deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, Scikit Learn Lead the design and implementation of intelligent applications using Azure Open AI, LLM Gateway, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) techniques. Drive end-to-end delivery of AI-powered solutions across cross-functional teams.

Requirements

• Python
• AI/ML
• Generative AI
• Azure Functions
• Deep learning
• Data engineering

Qualifications

• 12+ years in software development
• 4+ years in AI/ML

Preferred Technologies

• Python
• AI/ML
• Generative AI
• Azure Functions
• Deep learning
• Data engineering

About the company

Optum is a healthcare solutions company that aims to improve healthcare delivery and is known for its commitment to innovation and AI developments in the healthcare sector.