> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3937512-lead-cloud-engineer-ai-ops-remote](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3937512-lead-cloud-engineer-ai-ops-remote). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Cloud Engineer - AI Ops - Remote - **Company:** Unitedhealth Group Inc - **Location:** Minnetonka, MN, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $112,700.0 - $193,200.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Engineering, Continuous Integration, Github, Python (Programming Language), Node.Js, Reliability Engineering, Site Reliability Engineering Practices, Search Technologies, Software Engineering, User-Centered Design, Enterprise Search, Google Cloud, Cloud Platform System, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, System Availability, Grafana, Generative AI, Agentic-AI, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Terraform, AIOps, Automation Anywhere - **Published:** October 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3466803099&tx=FK6966FFJ&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54 ## About the Role * 8+ years of overall software engineering and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) experience in a public cloud environment (GCP, AWS, Azure) * 3+ years of experience of demonstrated hands-on experience with Python and Terraform based development * 2+ years delivering AI/ML or Generative AI solutions in production * 2+ years of experience managing Kubernetes environments (EKS, AKS, GKE, or self-hosted) * Available to work rotating 24x7 primary and secondary on-call shifts, * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field (or 8+ years of equivalent software engineering experience in lieu of degree) * CI/CD (GitHub Actions preferred) & Infrastructure as Code experience with Terraform * Experience leading globally distributed technical teams * Hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure automation, observability tools, and SRE best practices for AI workloads * Experience with vector search and enterprise search solutions * Proven experience building Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines, Agentic AI, or multi-step AI workflows * Proven experience building evaluation and monitoring frameworks for AI quality * Proven effective communication skills with ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders *All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy ## Description * Lead end-to-end design and implementation of AI Ops solutions from concept through production with an emphasis on responsible AI practices * Contribute to the improvement of our SRE practices; Lead incident response; Ensure high availability, scalability, and performance of cloud environments * Automate Infrastructure & Operations: Develop Infrastructure as Code using Terraform & GitHub Actions while adhering to best practices * Define and own solution architecture for RAG pipelines, agentic workflows, tool calling, orchestration, and conversational context management * Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions to address complex business challenges across enterprise scale using RAG based solutions * Work closely with development and SRE teams to improve system design, advocate for reliability, and mentor fellow engineers * Design, code, test, and operate software using Python & Node.js * Leverage enterprise-approved AI tools to streamline workflows, automate tasks, and drive continuous operational efficiency You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.