> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/4639685-director-software-engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/4639685-director-software-engineering). 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). --- # Director, Software Engineering - **Company:** Optum, Inc - **Location:** Eden Prairie, MN, United States (Remote available) - **Salary:** $134,600 - $230,800 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Computing Platforms, Big Data, Information Systems, Continuous Integration, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Data Warehousing, Distributed Systems, DataOps, Software Engineering, Large Language Models, Snowflake, Agentic-AI, Containerization, Information Technology, Api Design, Data Pipelines, Microservices - **Published:** November 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=81ef661a9e80c746 ## About the Role * 10+ years of data engineering or software engineering experience architecting and delivering large-scale data platforms and distributed systems * 5+ years of direct people management and technical leadership experience managing engineering teams * 4+ years of hands-on experience designing and operating cloud data warehouse platforms with Snowflake * 3+ years of domain experience working with Medicare and/or Medicaid healthcare data sets * 2+ years of experience working with T-MSIS (Transformed Medicaid Statistical Information System) and/or MARS (Medicaid Automated Reporting System) standards and specifications * 1+ years of experience designing, building, or deploying artificial intelligence solutions, including agentic AI systems, autonomous workflows, or LLM-enabled platforms * Ability to travel up to 20% for business needs, * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field * Experience designing and delivering State Government Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) solutions or state public sector technology contracts * Proven track record of transforming software and data engineering delivery by integrating autonomous AI agents, tool-calling workflows, and modern AI development frameworks * Advanced expertise bridging core software engineering practices (CI/CD, containerization, microservices, API architecture) with modern data engineering ecosystems * Deep familiarity with federal and state healthcare data privacy regulations, governance standards, and reporting compliance * All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy. ## Description * Lead, mentor, and grow a multidisciplinary engineering team, establishing technical standards, operational excellence, and team culture across complex state contract deliverables * Architect, build, and optimize scalable enterprise data warehouse solutions and data pipelines leveraging Snowflake and modern cloud data stacks * Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions to address complex business challenges with emphasis on responsible use of AI * Design and implement agentic AI capabilities, intelligent workflows, and automations to modernize data operations and enhance software engineering productivity * Use enterprise-approved AI tools to streamline workflows, automate tasks, and drive continuous improvement across the engineering team * Evaluate emerging trends to inform solution design and strategic innovation across data engineering and software platforms * Oversee the end-to-end processing, validation, and reporting of high-volume public sector healthcare data, ensuring compliance with T-MSIS and MARS data requirements * Partner with cross-functional software engineering, architecture, and business stakeholders to translate complex state contract requirements into reliable technical solutions * Establish robust data governance, security, data quality frameworks, and compliance practices across all enterprise data assets 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.