We are seeking a Software Engineer to join our team and help shape our NF Pet Flagship AI initiative.This is an exciting opportunity to work on a high-impact effort focused on applying AI as a core part of the solution, not as an add-on. The engineer in this role will contribute to building modern, scalable capabilities that use AI to solve real business problems and improve outcomes.
Our team works within a product operating model, with strong partnership across engineering, product, and business stakeholders. We also use a spec-driven framework to guide delivery, creating clarity in requirements, improving alignment, and enabling teams to move with greater speed and confidence.
The ideal candidate will be energized by:
- Working on a strategic initiative with meaningful visibility and impact
- Building solutions that leverage AI in practical, valuable ways
- Operating in a collaborative product model with shared ownership and accountability
- Engineering within a spec-driven approach that emphasizes thoughtful design and disciplined execution
This role is a strong fit for an engineer who is excited by innovation, comfortable working in evolving spaces, and motivated by the opportunity to help define how AI-powered solutions are delivered at scale.
This position will be hired on a SuccessFlex basis.
The hired associate must reside within 35 miles of the following location(s):
Scottsdale: 18700 Hayden Road Scottsdale AZ, 85255
Columbus: One Nationwide Plaza, Columbus OH, 43215
Des Moines: 1100 Locust Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50309
Work schedule: 2 days in office, 3 days remote.
This role does not qualify for employer sponsored work authorization. Nationwide does not participate in the STEM OPT extension program.
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Job Description SummaryIf you're enthusiastic about delivering secure technology solutions to support a company providing extraordinary care to its customers, then Nationwide Technology is the place for you. Nationwide's industry-leading technology workforce embraces an agile work environment and a collaborative culture to deliver outstanding solutions and results. If that sounds like something you aspire to, we want to hear from you!
As a Software Engineer, you will focus primarily on providing high quality, efficient technology solutions to business partners by crafting new software applications or modifying and/or supporting existing packaged or custom-built applications. In this capacity, you'll analyze, code, configure, test, debug, document and maintain applications.
Job DescriptionKey Responsibilities:- Analyzes, solutions, develops, tests, debugs, documents and deploys software according to standards in an agile environment.
- Applies secure software and systems engineering practices throughout the delivery lifecycle to ensure our data and technology solutions are protected from threats and vulnerabilities.
- Uses DevSecOps practices, tooling and techniques.
- Drives continuous improvement and learning through ongoing training, practice and innovation.
- Manages medium to large project priorities, deadlines and deliverables proactively.
May perform other responsibilities as assigned.
Reporting Relationships: Reports to a Technology Manager/Director.
Typical Skills and Experiences:Education: Completion of undergraduate studies in computer science, management information systems, or other related degree. Technology experience or non-traditional technology certificates can be substituted for an undergraduate degree.
Experience: Four or more years of analysis and technology experience.
Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Proficiency in one or more programming language such as Java, C++, Python, JavaScript. Strong knowledge of software development lifecycle. Proven ability to tackle complex business and development problems. Ability to thrive in a team environment. Insurance/financial services industry knowledge a plus.
Other criteria, including leadership skills, competencies and experiences may take precedence.
Staffing exceptions to the above must be approved by the hiring manager's leader and Human Resources Business Partner.
Values: Regularly and consistently demonstrates Nationwide Values.
Job Conditions: Overtime Eligibility: Not Eligible (Exempt)
Working Conditions: Office environment may vary based on team and/or location. Associates may have on-call responsibility after normal working hours and/or on weekends.
BenefitsWe have an array of benefits to fit your needs, including: medical/dental/vision, life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days paid time off each full calendar year pro-rated quarterly based on hire date, nine paid holidays, 8 hours of Lifetime paid time off, 8 hours of Unity Day paid time off, 401(k) with company match, company-paid pension plan, business casual attire, and more. To learn more about the benefits we offer, click here.
Nationwide pays on a geographic-specific salary structure and placement within the actual starting salary range for this position will be determined by a number of factors including the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; and other conditions of employment. If a Sales job, Sales Incentives, based on performance goals are possible in addition to this range. Note on Compensation for Part-Time Roles: Please be aware that the salary ranges listed below reflect full-time compensation. Actual compensation may be prorated based on the number of hours worked relative to a full-time schedule.
The national salary range for Specialist, Software Engineer : $95,500.00-$177,500.00
The expected starting salary range for Specialist, Software Engineer : $95,500.00 - $143,500.00
