Jobs at Optum

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Optum, a leading healthcare technology and analytics powerhouse under UnitedHealth Group, leverages data to transform care delivery, pharmacy benefits, and population health management. The company’s OptumInsight platform powers predictive analytics, AI‑driven care plans, and real‑time data dashboards that help providers and payers reduce costs and improve outcomes.

Tech talent at Optum is recruited for roles such as software engineers, data scientists, cloud architects, cybersecurity analysts, product managers, and DevOps specialists. Candidates regularly work with Kubernetes, AWS, Azure, Python, R, TensorFlow, and advanced SQL to build scalable health‑tech solutions.

By reviewing Optum listings on Job Transparency, applicants gain immediate access to salary ranges, employee satisfaction scores, and interview difficulty ratings—data that lets you benchmark offers, identify high‑paying tech clusters, and target roles that match your career goals.

Per Diem Staff Pharmacist

Company: Optum

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Oct 03, 2025

Active applicable state pharmacist license in good standing. This is a hands-on opportunity to make a direct impact by ensuring the accuracy of medication…

Lead AI/ML Engineer - Remote

Company: Optum

Location: Bellevue, WA

Posted Sep 09, 2025

PhD in AI, computer science, data science, applied math or related technical fields. 7+ years of industry/academic experience in machine learning or a related…

Preservice Review RN PST - Remote

Company: Optum

Location: Seattle, WA

Posted Sep 03, 2025

Unrestricted RN license in state of residence. Determine the appropriateness of inpatient and outpatient services following evaluation of medical guidelines and…

Claims Review Nurse, RN - Hybrid

Company: Optum

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Aug 25, 2025

Active, unrestricted Nurse license through the State of California. The Claims Review Nurse will perform the clinical review of the formal appeal process to…

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s it like to work at Optum?
Optum offers a collaborative, data‑centric culture where cross‑functional teams drive innovation. Employees report high engagement in continuous learning programs, access to health‑tech labs, and flexible work arrangements, including hybrid models. Compensation includes competitive base, bonus, and equity components, while health and wellness benefits cover dental, vision, and mental‑health resources. Onsite perks such as lunch discounts and standing desks are common in major hubs like Chicago and Boston.
What types of positions are available at Optum?
Open roles span software engineering, data science, analytics engineering, cloud infrastructure, DevOps, cybersecurity, product management, AI/ML research, UX/UI design, and clinical informatics. Departments range from OptumInsight (analytics) to OptumRx (pharmacy tech) to OptumCare (clinical services). Tech stacks include AWS, Azure, GCP, Kubernetes, Docker, Python, Java, Scala, SQL, Spark, and machine‑learning frameworks. Business and operations roles focus on supply‑chain optimization, claims processing, and patient‑experience analytics.
How can I stand out as an applicant?
Tailor your résumé to highlight measurable outcomes—e.g., reduced processing time by 30% or increased data accuracy to 99.9%—and include relevant tech keywords from the posting. Build a portfolio of healthcare‑tech projects or publish notebooks on Kaggle to demonstrate domain expertise. Leverage internal referrals by connecting with current Optum employees on LinkedIn and attending virtual tech meetups. Prepare for the interview by mastering data‑structure problems in Python, reviewing cloud‑security best practices, and practicing behavioral questions that align with Optum’s values of innovation, patient focus, and integrity.

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