Senior Manager, Software Engineering (Remote)

About the role

Optum Insight, part of UnitedHealth Group, is looking for a Senior Manager of Software Engineering to lead a high-performing team of Data Scientists and Engineers. The team builds scalable analytics platforms, cloud-native solutions and AI-enabled decision support tools, working with Product, Engineering, Architecture and business leaders. The position is remote from anywhere in the U.S.; candidates in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area must work in the office at least four days per week.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a team of Data Scientists and Engineers, setting objectives, performance expectations and career plans
• Foster accountability, collaboration and continuous learning through mentoring and succession planning
• Partner with Product, Engineering, Architecture, Compliance and business leaders to define priorities, plans and roadmaps
• Drive modernization initiatives, platform transformations and scalable data-driven solutions while managing technical debt
• Guide analytics platforms, data services and cloud-native architecture; design and deploy AI-powered solutions with responsible AI practices
• Use enterprise-approved AI tools to streamline workflows and automate routine tasks
• Evaluate emerging technology trends and champion software engineering, data governance, security, reliability and quality
• Ensure governance, compliance and human-in-the-loop oversight for automated decision support and AI capabilities
• Communicate strategy, progress, risks and outcomes to senior executives

Required profile

• 8+ years leading engineering, analytics, data science or technology teams
• 5+ years of direct people management, including performance management, coaching and career development
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams in complex enterprise settings and delivering large-scale platform or modernization projects
• Experience partnering with Product management, business stakeholders and senior leadership
• Strong written, verbal and executive communication skills
• Experience in regulated environments handling sensitive or protected data (e.g. HIPAA/PHI)
• Experience with AI-assisted development tools, generative AI, large language models, prompt engineering and agentic workflows, and human-in-the-loop controls

Required skills

• Cloud platforms and distributed architecture
• Data architecture, analytics platforms, data lifecycle management and ETL/ELT
• SQL, Python, data modeling and large-scale data processing
• SDLC, Agile, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing and operational excellence

What we offer

• Salary range of $112,700 to $193,200 annually for full-time employment
• Comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (subject to eligibility)
• Development opportunities and performance recognition