LVT is looking for a Principal Architect to define and lead the AI application architecture for our ECS Big Bets and AI 10.0 initiatives, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and compliant. You will provide thought leadership on AI technologies and best practices across the entire enterprise.
What You'll Do
- Define and lead AI application architecture for ECS Big Bets and AI 10.0 initiatives, ensuring scalability, security, and compliance
- Design frameworks and patterns for LLMs, agentic workflows, multi-agent systems, and RAG-based solutions
- Provide thought leadership on AI technologies and best practices across the enterprise
- Stay hands-on for critical coding and integration tasks, ensuring technical depth and quality
- Collaborate with product, engineering, and compliance teams to align architecture with business and regulatory requirements
- Drive performance optimization, observability, and reliability for AI applications
- Establish governance standards, documentation, and reusable components for AI development
- Mentor senior engineers and guide teams on architectural decisions and advanced AI techniques
- Evaluate emerging AI tools and frameworks to future-proof enterprise solutions
What We're Looking For
- 10+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 3+ years in AI/ML solution architecture
- 6+ years of experience with architecting enterprise-scale AI applications, including LLMs, agentic workflows, multi-agent systems, and RAG-based solutions
- 6+ years of hands-on coding skills in Python, and experience with React, Next.js, and PostgreSQL
- 6+ years of experience defining scalable, secure, and compliant architectures for regulated environments
- 6+ years of experience with AI observability tools (Arize, Phoenix) and performance optimization strategies
- Deep knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure/AWS), containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipelines
Nice to Have
- AI Dojo Certification or equivalent advanced AI training
- Experience in healthcare workflows and enterprise-grade AI deployments
- Ability to lead technical teams, provide architectural guidance, and mentor senior engineers
- Solid understanding of compliance, governance, and ethical AI standards
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills for cross-functional leadership
Technical Stack
- Python, React, Next.js, PostgreSQL
- Azure, AWS
- Docker, Kubernetes
Benefits & Compensation
- Annual compensation range: $112,700 to $193,200
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Incentive and recognition programs
- Equity stock purchase
- 401k contribution
Work Mode
This is a hybrid position open to candidates in the U.S..
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
