206 Meta jobs in Ireland

Optum is a global organisation that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come, make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
As a Fortune 5 business, we're one of the world's leading healthcare companies. There are no limits here on the resources you'll have or the challenges you'll encounter. We have been supporting global healthcare systems from Ireland and the UK for more than 20 years, building a dynamic and diverse team of more than 2,100 talented individuals. With a continued record of growth and stability, we're on the constant lookout for fresh talent to join our expanding teams.
**Data Scientists** working within the Optum Ireland Analytics team, supporting Optum Health, are developing cutting edge analytical products from one of the world's richest healthcare datasets. You will be at the intersection of business, technology and data science. This role will play a critical part in developing the next generation value-based care analytic engine.
_Careers with Optum offer flexible work arrangements and individuals who live and work in the Republic of Ireland will have the opportunity to split their monthly work hours between our Dublin office and telecommuting from a home-based office in a hybrid work model._ _You will be rewarded and recognised 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 providing development for other roles you may be interested in._
**Primary Responsibilities:**
+ Research, interpret, and analyse diverse and complex data and communicate findings to inform the business
+ Work with the business to develop and operationalize analytic solutions
+ Leverage big data analytics infrastructure comprising Python, Spark, Databricks and Snowflake to solve complex business problems in the healthcare domain
+ Collaborate with fellow data scientists, business analysts, data engineers and subject matter experts to design and develop data science solutions
+ Contribute to and engage with company innovation and patenting initiatives
_You will be rewarded and_ _recognised_ _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 providing development for other roles you may be interested in._
**Required Qualifications:**
+ Bachelor's degree (or higher) in mathematics, physics, computer science, engineering, statistics, bioinformatics, actuarial science or similar
+ Ability to clean, transform, and analyze data using programming languages such as Python or SQL
+ Experience with statistical modelling and machine learning techniques
+ Proficiency in data visualization and communication of results
+ Understanding of database management, data structures and modern big-data frameworks
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Masters or PhD in applied mathematics, physics, computer science, engineering, statistics, bioinformatics, actuarial science or similar
+ Proficiency in Python, PySpark and other relevant computing environments
+ Experience or knowledge with cloud-based data analytics platforms such as Azure, Snowflake and Databricks
+ Experience in working with healthcare and/or temporal data
+ Track record of designing and applying machine learning solutions for real world problems
+ Familiarity with project management methodologies and ability to work within clear timelines and deliverables
+ Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
+ Understanding of ethical considerations in data science and ability to apply them in practice
+ Understanding of business objectives and ability to translate them into data science projects
**Soft Skills:**
+ Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
+ Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies and tools
+ Attention to detail and ability to prioritise tasks effectively
+ Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently to solve complex problems
+ Strong presentation skills and ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
**Please note you must currently be eligible to work and remain indefinitely without any restrictions in the country to which you are making an application. Proof will be required to support your application.**
_All telecommuters will be required to adhere to the UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy._
_At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalised groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission._
_Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: Optum is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age, race, and membership of the Traveller community, or any other characteristic protected by law. Optum is a drug-free workplace. © 2024 Optum Services (Ireland) Limited. All rights reserved._
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Optum is a global organisation that delivers care, aided by technology, to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data, and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits, and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start **Caring. Connecting. Growing together.**
As the fastest growing part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, we're expanding our team in Ireland and creating excellent opportunities for those who want greater purpose and more impact in their work. We'll provide the investment, support, and resources to advance your career. You'll provide the talent, ambition, and drive.
As a Data Scientist in the UnitedHealthcare Network Analytics team you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of healthcare by applying data science techniques to solve some of the most pressing challenges in the U.S. healthcare system. Join us and be part of a dynamic team that is making a real difference in the lives of millions.
**Primary responsibilities:**
+ **Code daily to build impactful data science solutions** , delivering measurable improvements in healthcare cost, quality, and access
+ Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to contribute to the roadmap for provider networks, claims data, and member experience
+ Willingness to learn and develop your data science skills and healthcare expertise through mentorship and guidance from senior data scientists
+ Demonstrate curiosity in modern data platforms and tools such as Databricks, Snowflake, and similar technologie
+ Develop your understanding of healthcare and the U.S. healthcare system, ensuring that solutions are context-aware and impactful
+ Translate complex healthcare data into actionable insights
+ Balance priorities and stakeholders to handle longer term projects with ad-hoc asks as they arise
You will 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 providing development for other roles you may be interested in
**Required Qualifications:**
+ Bachelor's degree (or higher) in a quantitative field such as mathematics, statistics, data science, computer science, actuarial science, engineering, or related discipline
+ Experience in SQL and Python/R
+ Demonstrated ability to solve technical problems through hands-on coding and model development
+ Experience applying data science to real-world business challenges, driving measurable impact
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Master's degree (or higher) in a quantitative field or relevant professional qualification
**Soft Skills:**
+ Communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to diverse audiences
**Please note you must currently be eligible to work and remain indefinitely without any restrictions in the country to which you are making an application. Proof will be required to support your application.**
_All telecommuters will be required to adhere to the UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy._
_At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalised groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission._
_Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: Optum is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age, race, and membership of the Traveller community, or any other characteristic protected by law. Optum is a drug-free workplace. © 2024 Optum Services (Ireland) Limited. All rights reserved._
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**Job Description:**
Hertz is one of the world's largest global mobility organizations and is currently undergoing a major digital transformation. As the operator of the largest electric vehicle (EV) rental fleet, Hertz is combining its brand strength and global fleet management expertise with cutting-edge technology and innovation to redefine the future of travel, mobility, and the automotive industry. Hertz is committed to becoming a key player in the modern mobility ecosystem, with a focus on electrification, shared mobility, and delivering a digital-first customer experience.
As a Data Scientist at Hertz, you'll have the opportunity to work on high-impact strategic initiatives and solve complex challenges using state-of-the-art technologies. You'll play a critical role in enabling and optimizing our digital, connected fleet, pricing, and ridesharing products. This includes fostering collaboration, building partnerships, co-developing innovative solutions, and delivering actionable insights to leadership to inform strategy, surface opportunities, and highlight potential risks. Your work will help drive data-informed decisions across the organization, fuel operational efficiency and revenue growth, and support our broader vision for the future of mobility.
**What You'll Do:**
+ Build and maintain descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive models to optimize existing processes and uncover market opportunities for new products and services.
+ Define and analyse success and performance metrics for current and upcoming business initiatives, with a strong emphasis on A/B testing.
+ Integrate and curate data from a variety of internal and external sources to develop detailed reports, datasets, and advanced analytics that support data-driven decision-making across the business.
+ Use data visualization tools to clearly communicate insights to technical, non-technical, and senior stakeholders.
+ Break down and solve complex business challenges using quantitative and analytical approaches, identifying patterns and correlations within large, complex datasets.
**What We're Looking For:**
+ Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in a data science role.
+ Minimum 2 years of experience with cloud-based big data, machine learning, and analytics technologies - preferably with Databricks.
+ Experience working with Google Tag Manager clickstream data is a strong plus.
+ Proficient in SQL, with experience handling both structured and unstructured data.
+ Strong experience in Python or similar scripting languages.
+ Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with experience working in agile/scrum environments.
+ Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking abilities, with a proven track record of identifying root causes and delivering simple, logical solutions to complex problems.
+ Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate both technical and non-technical information across all levels of the organization.
+ A bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or a quantitative field such as Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, or a related field.
**What you Get:**
+ Employee Friends & Family rental discount (40% discount for employee & partner; 30% discount for up to 8 additional family/friends).
+ Hybrid/flexible working arrangements.
+ 22 days holidays on hire rising to 27 days with service.
+ Occupational Pension Scheme with up to 5% company matched contribution.
+ Life Cover payable at 4 times base salary.
+ Profit Share Scheme.
+ Tuition support plus access to compressive online learning platform.
+ 10 days paid study leave & paid exam leave where exams fall during work hours.
+ Income protection for long term illness.
+ Professional membership fees paid in full annually where membership relates directly to role.
+ Bike to Work & Travel Pass schemes.
+ Employee Assistance Programme for employees and family.
+ Occupational Health support.
+ Christmas savings scheme.

**Job Description:**
Hertz is one of the world's largest global mobility organizations and is currently undergoing a major digital transformation. As the operator of the largest electric vehicle (EV) rental fleet, Hertz is combining its brand strength and global fleet management expertise with cutting-edge technology and innovation to redefine the future of travel, mobility, and the automotive industry. Hertz is committed to becoming a key player in the modern mobility ecosystem, with a focus on electrification, shared mobility, and delivering a digital-first customer experience.
As a Data Scientist at Hertz, you'll have the opportunity to work on high-impact strategic initiatives and solve complex challenges using state-of-the-art technologies. You'll play a critical role in enabling and optimizing our digital, connected fleet, pricing, and ridesharing products. This includes fostering collaboration, building partnerships, co-developing innovative solutions, and delivering actionable insights to leadership to inform strategy, surface opportunities, and highlight potential risks. Your work will help drive data-informed decisions across the organization, fuel operational efficiency and revenue growth, and support our broader vision for the future of mobility.
**What You'll Do:**
+ Build and maintain descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive models to optimize existing processes and uncover market opportunities for new products and services.
+ Define and analyse success and performance metrics for current and upcoming business initiatives, with a strong emphasis on A/B testing.
+ Integrate and curate data from a variety of internal and external sources to develop detailed reports, datasets, and advanced analytics that support data-driven decision-making across the business.
+ Use data visualization tools to clearly communicate insights to technical, non-technical, and senior stakeholders.
+ Break down and solve complex business challenges using quantitative and analytical approaches, identifying patterns and correlations within large, complex datasets.
**What We're Looking For:**
+ Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in a data science role.
+ Minimum 2 years of experience with cloud-based big data, machine learning, and analytics technologies - preferably with Databricks.
+ Experience working with Google Tag Manager clickstream data is a strong plus.
+ Proficient in SQL, with experience handling both structured and unstructured data.
+ Strong experience in Python or similar scripting languages.
+ Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with experience working in agile/scrum environments.
+ Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking abilities, with a proven track record of identifying root causes and delivering simple, logical solutions to complex problems.
+ Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate both technical and non-technical information across all levels of the organization.
+ A bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or a quantitative field such as Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, or a related field.
**What you Get:**
+ Employee Friends & Family rental discount (40% discount for employee & partner; 30% discount for up to 8 additional family/friends).
+ Hybrid/flexible working arrangements.
+ 22 days holidays on hire rising to 27 days with service.
+ Occupational Pension Scheme with up to 5% company matched contribution.
+ Life Cover payable at 4 times base salary.
+ Profit Share Scheme.
+ Tuition support plus access to compressive online learning platform.
+ 10 days paid study leave & paid exam leave where exams fall during work hours.
+ Income protection for long term illness.
+ Professional membership fees paid in full annually where membership relates directly to role.
+ Bike to Work & Travel Pass schemes.
+ Employee Assistance Programme for employees and family.
+ Occupational Health support.
+ Christmas savings scheme.

Optum is a global organisation that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
**About the Role:**
In healthcare, evolution doesn't just happen. It takes innovation, imagination, and a passion for solving problems in new and better ways. And innovation is taking place at a lightning-fast pace every day at Optum.
As the fastest growing part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, we're expanding our team in Ireland and creating excellent opportunities for those who want greater purpose and more impact in their work. We'll provide the investment, support, and resources to advance your career. You'll provide the talent, ambition, and drive.
We are looking for a Senior Data Scientist/Analyst to help drive a growing Data Science team to develop new analytic products. You will work with other Data Scientists and subject matter experts to conduct and manage outcomes of various analytic studies. As part of this team, you will be empowered to analyze data, create solutions and build production-ready models. Join us! There's never been a better time to do your life's best work
This position will report to the Director Data Analytics in Ireland. This role will support the development of an exciting new product which will form part of the OptumInsight product suite. The position will work in partnership with local analytic leadership in Ireland as part of the broader Optum Ireland ecosystem, while building strong relationships with US-based AI/ML experts.
_Careers with Optum offer flexible work arrangements and individuals who live and work in the Republic of Ireland will have the opportunity to split their monthly work hours between our Dublin or Letterkenny and telecommuting from a home-based office in a hybrid work model._
**Primary responsibilities:**
- Provide strategic and technical direction aligned to analytic efforts around AI/machine learning
- Optimize deep learning models for performance, scalability and efficiency
- Analyze, review and interpret complex data through the development of case-studies, enabling the data to tell a story
- Build and maintain production-ready machine-learning models
- Identify drivers of patterns / behaviors uncovered in data and use these to explain business trends
- Understanding of business strategy and ability to identify and champion opportunities for data science projects. This includes the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and build consensus
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and projects, while meeting deadlines
- Contribute to the design and realization of analytical based tools/assets to identify and monitor non-standard claim patterns
- Stay current on internal and external technological advances in AI and advanced analytics that can be applied to the Optum Insight business
- Mentor and provide technical leadership to junior engineers and other team member
- Managing complex data science projects within a cross-functional team
You will 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 providing development for other roles you may be interested in.
**Required Qualifications:**
- B.S. Degree (or higher) in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related field
- Extensive experience in deep learning, AI or Machine Learning in a principal level or technical leadership role
- Proficiency in AI/ML and deep learning frameworks such us PyTorch
- Knowledge of deep learning architectures
**Preferred Qualifications:**
- Ability to take research whitepapers to production.
- Working with healthcare data ( claims, clinical records, authorization, provider contracts etc)
- Appreciation of  ethical and  regulatory  considerations in data science and willingness to apply them in practice 
**Soft Skills:**
- Natural curiosity to learn more, dig into details, and understand the key drivers of emerging trends and challenges
**Please note you must currently be eligible to work and remain indefinitely without any restrictions in the country to which you are making an application. Proof will be required to support your application.**
All telecommuters will be required to adhere to the UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalised groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: Optum is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age, race, and membership of the Traveller community, or any other characteristic protected by law. Optum is a drug-free workplace. © 2025 Optum Services (Ireland) Limited. All rights reserved.
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Optum is a global organisation that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
**About the Role:**
In healthcare, evolution doesn't just happen. It takes innovation, imagination, and a passion for solving problems in new and better ways. And innovation is taking place at a lightning-fast pace every day at Optum.
As the fastest growing part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, we're expanding our team in Ireland and creating excellent opportunities for those who want greater purpose and more impact in their work. We'll provide the investment, support, and resources to advance your career. You'll provide the talent, ambition, and drive.
We are looking for a Principal Data Scientist/Analyst to help drive a growing Data Science team to develop new analytic products. You will work with other Data Scientists and subject matter experts to conduct and manage outcomes of various analytic studies. As part of this team, you will be empowered to analyze data, create solutions and build production-ready models. Join us! There's never been a better time to do your life's best work
This position will report to the Director Data Analytics in Ireland. This role will support the development of an exciting new product which will form part of the OptumInsight product suite. The position will work in partnership with local analytic leadership in Ireland as part of the broader Optum Ireland ecosystem, while building strong relationships with US-based AI/ML experts.
_Careers with Optum offer flexible work arrangements and individuals who live and work in the Republic of Ireland will have the opportunity to split their monthly work hours between our Dublin or Letterkenny and telecommuting from a home-based office in a hybrid work model._
**Primary responsibilities:**
- Provide strategic and technical direction aligned to analytic efforts around AI/machine learning
- Optimize deep learning models for performance, scalability and efficiency
- Analyze, review and interpret complex data through the development of case-studies, enabling the data to tell a story
- Build and maintain production-ready machine-learning models
- Identify drivers of patterns / behaviors uncovered in data and use these to explain business trends
- Understanding of business strategy and ability to identify and champion opportunities for data science projects. This includes the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and build consensus
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and projects, while meeting deadlines
- Contribute to the design and realization of analytical based tools/assets to identify and monitor non-standard claim patterns
- Stay current on internal and external technological advances in AI and advanced analytics that can be applied to the Optum Insight business
- Mentor and provide technical leadership to junior engineers and other team member
- Managing complex data science projects within a cross-functional team
You will 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 providing development for other roles you may be interested in.
**Required Qualifications:**
- BacDegree (or higher) in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related field
- Extensive experience in deep learning, AI or Machine Learning in a principal level or technical leadership role
- Proficiency in AI/ML and deep learning frameworks such us PyTorch
- Knowledge of deep learning architectures
**Preferred Qualifications:**
- Ability to take research whitepapers to production.
- Working with healthcare data ( claims, clinical records, authorization, provider contracts etc)
- Appreciation of  ethical and  regulatory  considerations in data science and willingness to apply them in practice 
**Soft Skills:**
- Natural curiosity to learn more, dig into details, and understand the key drivers of emerging trends and challenges
**Please note you must currently be eligible to work and remain indefinitely without any restrictions in the country to which you are making an application. Proof will be required to support your application.**
All telecommuters will be required to adhere to the UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalised groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: Optum is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age, race, and membership of the Traveller community, or any other characteristic protected by law. Optum is a drug-free workplace. © 2025 Optum Services (Ireland) Limited. All rights reserved.
#BBMEMEA

Optum is a global organisation that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start **Caring. Connecting. Growing together.**
In healthcare, evolution doesn't just happen. It takes innovation, imagination, and a passion for solving problems in new and better ways. And innovation is taking place at a lightning-fast pace every day at Optum.
As the fastest growing part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, we're expanding our team in Ireland and creating excellent opportunities for those who want greater purpose and more impact in their work. We'll provide the investment, support, and resources to advance your career. You'll provide the talent, ambition, and drive.
You will join a team of data scientists and data analysts who are responsible for designing analytics that underpins our products. This typically involve exploratory data analysis, model development (Rule based & AI), model maintenance & Integration to product, compliance related activities, documentation Liaising/Coordination with different tech partners.
As a  **Senior Data Scientist** , you will apply your expertise and skills to improve our value definitions, produce optimal design and build out our product design capability. In support of these goals, you will be conducting research and analysis, problem solving with the team, prototyping solutions, and reporting on our solutions. You will be part of a team supporting these goals as well.
**Primary Responsibilities:**
+ Define analytics that underpins product design and contribute to various tasks related to it such as ideate, define & build related processes throughout product lifecycle
+ Research methods and solutions, analyze data, prototype solutions and critically evaluate designs to optimize product development
+ Advocate for both technical and procedural changes and shepherd them through to delivery
+ Ensure quality in design, coding outputs and artefacts produced
+ Collaborate with the team and partners to solve problems
+ Collaborate with other teams who will integrate prototype solutions into product delivery
+ Work independently and with focus when needed
+ Explore, analyze and interpret large datasets to identify patterns, trends and anomalies
+ Build data pipelines, models and dashboards to demonstrate value proposition
+ Maintain your knowledge of latest technologies and techniques relating to analytics and data science
+ Guide and support other team members
+ Work within the solution delivery methods and standards set out
_You will be rewarded and recognised 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 providing development for other roles you may be interested in._
**Required Qualifications:**  
+ Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in engineering, data science, computer science or a related field
+ A high standard of programming experience with Python ,PySpark and SQL
+ Experience using collaborative cloud-based environments such as Databricks and Azure
+ Experience building machine learning and prediction models
+ Experience with production system change delivery methods and techniques including Agile delivery framework, deployment practices, version control and testing practices
+ Experience with data analysis and problem solving
+ Knowledge of best practices for optimization
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Experience with embedding analytics in commercial product development
+ Experience working on large scale and high impact projects
+ Experience leading process improvement/optimization activities
+ Ability to quickly build subject matter expertise
+ Familiarity with the HealthCare/Pharmaceutical industry
+ Masters degree or PhD in a technical field (e.g. computer science, science, engineering, math, statistics, physics etc.)
**Please note you must currently be eligible to work and remain indefinitely without any restrictions in the country to which you are making an application. Proof will be required to support your application.**
_All telecommuters will be required to adhere to the UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy._
_At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalised groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission._
_Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: Optum is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age, race, and membership of the Traveller community, or any other characteristic protected by law. Optum is a drug-free workplace. © 2024 Optum Services (Ireland) Limited. All rights reserved._
#RPO #BBMEMEA

Optum is a global organisation that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start **Caring. Connecting. Growing together.**
In healthcare, evolution doesn't just happen. It takes innovation, imagination, and a passion for solving problems in new and better ways. And innovation is taking place at a lightning-fast pace every day at Optum.
As the fastest growing part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, we're expanding our team in Ireland and creating excellent opportunities for those who want greater purpose and more impact in their work. We'll provide the investment, support, and resources to advance your career. You'll provide the talent, ambition, and drive.
As a **Principal Data Scientist** within our Network Pricing team, you will play a key role in analyzing and optimizing pricing strategies across our provider networks. By leveraging data insights and market trends, you'll develop innovative solutions to enhance member experience and drive improved financial performance. Your work will involve collaboration with stakeholders, managing pricing models, and supporting pricing operations to achieve measurable outcomes.
Ready for a challenge? You will need all your leadership skills and creativity as you manage and develop provider networks that achieve performance objectives. As a result, there is a high level of visibility and accountability for results.
You've been working your way to this opportunity for some time now. Now that you've learned to lead and build a deep analytics expertise, it is time to set your sights on having an impact in more ways. Join our leadership team and help UnitedHealth Group meet the challenge of shaping where health care will go.
**Schedule** : Full-time position with standard working hours of Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm.
_Careers with Optum offer flexible work arrangements and individuals who live and work in the Republic of Ireland will have the opportunity to split their monthly work hours between our Dublin office and telecommuting from a home-based office in a hybrid work model._ _ _
**Primary Responsibilities:**
+ Provide data-driven insights, critically analyze challenges and test hypotheses to inform key business decisions
+ Engage with stakeholders at various levels to gather requirements, incorporate feedback, manage expectations, and ensure alignment with the financial goals of client performance management
+ Design and develop custom pricing models tailored to specific products or client segments as needed. Review the performance of existing pricing models, identifying opportunities for enhancement or optimization based on stakeholder feedback and evolving business needs. Communicate proposed changes and their potential impact clearly to non-technical stakeholders
+ Break down pricing model functionalities into detailed components; formulate technical and business requirements for deployment to production systems. Work closely with engineering teams to deploy pricing models in production environments
+ Drive automation and streamline pricing processes by identifying gaps or inefficiencies in current workflows; design solutions that enhance efficiency and accuracy
+ Collaborate with stakeholders to map out existing procedures and gather feedback on pain points. Design and implement automated solutions-such as scripts, dashboards, or workflow tools-that reduce manual intervention, minimize errors, and accelerate pricing operations. Develop clear documentation and provide training for end-users to ensure successful adoption of new processes
+ Identify opportunities for more comprehensive, multi-dimensional pricing that consider a variety of factors such as up-to-date, market relevant, alignment with regulations, market events. Support development and tracking of network performance KPI's to quantify impact of these pricing initiatives
+ Thoroughly learn the business and educate those around you, both on your team and more broadly, on the mechanics of network pricing and the PBM business model
You will 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 providing development for other roles you may be interested in.
**Required Qualifications:**
+ Extensive experience in business focused analytical roles (e.g. finance, business analysis, data analytics)
+ Extensive experience leading projects autonomously
+ Intermediate level of SQL experience with experience querying large volumes of transactional data
+ Advanced level of proficiency in Python in data manipulation and analysis
+ Experience working with visualization software such as Tableau and/or PowerBI
+ Experience in MS Office, including proficiency with MS Excel
+ Experience with managing others
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Experience communicating and presenting complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences
+ Undergraduate Degree in a numerical subject (e.g. Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, or Economics)
+ Experience with Azure Databricks & the Azure Ecosystem
+ Experience working in industries such as Healthcare, Financial Services, Banking or Telco
**Soft Skills:**
+ Communication skills, able to work with stakeholders from multiple levels and disciplines
**Please note you must currently be eligible to work and remain indefinitely without any restrictions in the country to which you are making an application. Proof will be required to support your application.**
_All telecommuters will be required to adhere to the UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy._
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**Our Purpose**
_Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we're helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential._
**Title and Summary**
Senior Data Scientist
Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled and visionary Senior Data Scientist to support the development of advanced AI solutions that drive innovation and deliver measurable impact across the business. This role involves supporting complex AI initiatives and architecting scalable machine learning systems. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with strategic thinking and strong leadership capabilities.
Role:
Responsible for developing AI-driven innovative analytical solutions and identifying opportunities to support business and client needs in a quantitative and scalable manner, facilitating informed recommendations and decisions. Activities include designing and deploying machine learning models, building intelligent systems, conducting performance analyses, ad hoc reporting, and AI-powered data visualizations.
In this position, you will:
Support complex initiatives and projects to derive insights and automation from AI models and systems to solve critical business questions
Translate client/stakeholder needs into AI-driven technical solutions in collaboration with internal and external partners and present findings and outcomes to clients/stakeholders
Identify rich data sources and oversee the integration, cleaning, and transformation of datasets to ensure consistency and readiness for AI applications
Deliver high-quality AI solutions and tools within agreed-upon timelines and budget parameters and conducting post-implementation reviews
Guide others to develop sophisticated AI models and engineering solutions (e.g., intelligent agents, recommendation engines, prototypes) utilizing advanced machine learning, deep learning, and generative AI techniques
All about you:
3 to 5 years proven experience leading AI/ML projects from concept to production
Strong proficiency in Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)
Deep understanding of machine learning, deep learning, NLP, and MLOps
Experience with complex neural network architectures and transformer-based models (e.g., BERT, GPT, ViTs) is strongly preferred
Experience with data architecture, model deployment, and performance tuning
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Demonstrated ability to mentor and grow technical teams
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**Corporate Security Responsibility**
All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:
+ Abide by Mastercard's security policies and practices;
+ Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;
+ Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and
+ Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard's guidelines.