Optum

Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) - Remote

We captured this posting once, on 2026-07-06, and did not track it afterwards — so we cannot tell you whether it is still open.

Employer
Optum
Location
United States
Seniority
Senior
Experience asked for
10+ years
Pay band
$203K – $348K

When we saw it

  • Posted 2026-06-23 — the date the employer published it
  • Archived 2026-07-06 — when we saved this copy

Found via LinkedIn — US keyword pulls.

Skills the posting named

llmsprompt engineeringmodel deployment patternsclient engagementsolution designdeliverystakeholder managementcommunicationstorytellingtroubleshootingcross-functional collaborationcodex

From the posting

Primary Responsibilities: Client Engagement & Consulting Leadership Partner directly with healthcare clients to understand strategic priorities, operational challenges, and digital transformation goals Lead discovery sessions, workshops, and solution design engagements with both technical and business stakeholders Act as a trusted advisor, guiding clients on how to apply AI/ML capabilities to real-world healthcare use cases (e.g., claims, revenue cycle, clinical workflows, member experience) Translate client needs into clear problem statements, solution architectures, and delivery roadmaps Solution Design & Architecture Design scalable, secure, and compliant AI-powered solutions aligned to healthcare industry requirements Architect end-to-end systems integrating LLMs, machine learning models, APIs, and enterprise platforms Evaluate trade-offs between approaches (e.g., build vs. …

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