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Senior Distinguished Engineer - Boston, MA
Boston, MA

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The Senior Distinguished Engineer will represent the organization as a subject matter expert in several areas of technology. Focuses on consulting and resolving issues with internal teams and business units and external customers. Acts as an internal resource for leaders and individual contributors in developing forward-thinking solutions for the short- and long-term. Perceived internally and externally as understanding and leading the way of the future in technology.

Primary responsibilities will include the following:

* Demonstrates a broad understanding of all technical areas through experience and academic achievement


* Demonstrates a wide-ranging knowledge of the businesses across the enterprise and deep industry expertise


* Shares knowledge internally with peers and leaders and acts as an internal resource for teams, business units and senior leadership


* As a broad subject matter expert (SME), consults internally with leaders to provide direction regarding forward-looking products and services


* Anticipates industry trends and influences senior leadership in how they will impact the company


* Contributes to the development of overall Technology strategy


* Anticipates future direction of the organization and consults with senior leadership on how they may position the organization to offer this perspective to clients and prospects


* Regularly attends technology-focused conferences and seminars to expand knowledge about futuristic products, services and concepts that will help to develop and evolve points of view for the organization


* Regularly presents futuristic perspective and subject matter expertise at conferences and seminars


* Writes white papers and articles, and contributes to technology journals to demonstrate Optum Technology's vision for the future


* Collaborates with academic authors to contribute to published articles and books


* Provides thought leadership in issue resolution regarding internal and external technology matters


* Leads global and virtual teams either directly and/or indirectly through influence


* Considers regional and cultural norms and values diversity in all forms


* Participates in and directs enterprise wide projects


* Leads and mentors principal and distinguished engineers within the organization (either directly or indirectly)



Candidates will possess:

* 10 year career in the technology profession


* Demonstrated recognition for innovative work in a variety of technology environments


* Technology industry certifications


* Industry awards and recognition


* Patents and publications


* Professional and Technology organization affiliations


* History of conference presentations


* Demonstrated excellence in the following:
* leading technology direction


* influencing business and technology strategy


* communicating with executive level stakeholders (both internal and external)


* championing change




* Proven focus on customers, market needs and industry trends


* Ability to inspire, guide and drive innovative approaches and solutions


* Commitment to the shared success of the enterprise above all else


* Track record of attracting and influencing next generation technical leaders


* Champion of our core competencies, reputation and brands


* Artificial Intelligence, Analytics, Block Chain, Cloud, Genomics, IoT and/or Machine Learning expertise preferred


* PhD or equivalent degree desired



Technology Careers with Optum. Information and technology have amazing power to transform the health care industry and improve people's lives. This is where it's happening. This is where you'll help solve the problems that have never been solved. We're freeing information so it can be used safely and securely wherever it's needed. We're creating the very best ideas that can most easily be put into action to help our clients improve the quality of care and lower costs for millions. This is where the best and the brightest work together to make positive change a reality. This is the place to do your life's best work.SM

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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