If you’re a software engineer looking for an opportunity to work on large-scale healthcare technology, Optum is hiring Software Engineers in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. The role involves building and supporting scalable applications, working with modern technologies such as Java, Python, ReactJS, cloud platforms, microservices, Docker/Kubernetes, and CI/CD. The position offers a salary range of approximately $72,800–$130,000 per year, depending on experience and other factors.
Job Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Company Name | Optum |
| Role | Software Engineer |
| Qualification | High School Diploma/GED; relevant software engineering experience. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field may be preferred for some openings. |
| Job Location | Eden Prairie, Minnesota, USA |
| Salary | $72,800–$130,000 per year |
| Work Type | On-site / Hybrid / Telecommute depending on specific opening |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Job Level | Entry Level / Individual Contributor |
| Industry | Healthcare & Health Technology |
Job Description
The Software Engineer – AI & Security Technology is responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and supporting technology solutions that enable and enhance Physical Corporate Security operations. This role combines software engineering, AI/automation, reporting and analytics, database administration, and infrastructure support to improve security operations, access control, visitor management, video surveillance, executive protection, threat intelligence, and incident management capabilities.
The successful candidate will develop custom applications, AI-powered solutions, integrations, dashboards, and automation workflows while supporting enterprise security platforms, databases, servers, and cloud-based services.
Remote: You’ll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Support and maintain enterprise corporate security platforms including: Access Control, Visitor Management Video Surveillance Systems, Alarm Monitoring Platforms, Risk Intelligence and Command Center systems
- Design, develop, enhance, and support software integrations between security systems, enterprise applications, and cloud services
- Develop and maintain applications, APIs, databases, automation scripts, and reporting solutions that improve security operations and business processes
- Support AI-driven security initiatives including video analytics, threat detection, automation, reporting, and operational intelligence solutions
- Troubleshoot application, server, database, and integration issues and coordinate resolution of production incidents affecting corporate security operations
Required Qualifications:
- 1+ years of software development experience with a focus on backend systems, automation, or AI-enabled applications
- 1+ years of experience with Python building AI workflows, integrations, APIs, and automation services
- 1+ years of experience designing and implementing agentic workflows, including triggers, decision trees, state management, and multi-step orchestration patterns
- 1+ years of experience integrating enterprise systems and third-party services through REST APIs and event-driven architecture
- 1+ years of SQL skills (queries, joins, data modeling, and performance optimization)
- 1+ years of experience building, deploying, and supporting production solutions through CI/CD pipelines while following security best practices and mitigating operational risk
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with Large Language Models (LLMs) and AI platforms such as Azure OpenAI, OpenAI, Anthropic, or similar services
- Experience developing AI agents that utilize tools, memory, workflow orchestration, and human-in-the-loop decision processes
- Experience processing and analyzing unstructured data including emails, support tickets, documents, transcripts, and call recordings
- Familiarity with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), vector databases, semantic search, and prompt engineering concepts
- Experience working in regulated environments such as healthcare, security, financial services, or other compliance-driven industries
Selection Process
- Submit your online application and resume.
- Application and qualification screening.
- Recruiter/HR discussion.
- Technical interview(s) and skills assessment, as applicable.
- Hiring manager interview.
- Background and pre-employment checks, as applicable.
- Final selection and offer.
How to Apply
- Visit the Optum/UnitedHealth Group careers website.
- Search for “Software Engineer” in Eden Prairie, MN.
- Review the specific job description and requirements.
- Prepare and upload your latest resume.
- Complete the online application form.
- Submit your application and monitor your email for updates.
