Sr. Technical Director, Distinguished Engineer, Artificial Intelligence

If you’re passionate about innovation and love working in an environment where you can constantly improve and adopt new technologies to drive business results, then Nationwide’s Information Technology team could be the place for you! At Nationwide®, “on your side” goes beyond just words. Our customers are at the center of everything we do and we’re looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care.

Nationwide is seeking a Distinguished Engineer that will focus on driving Artificial Intelligence advancement across the Enterprise. This role will be our senior most software engineer in the AI space and will be accountable for engineering solutions, developing patterns, testing products and frameworks, and uplifting other engineers. Nationwide is investing significantly in Generative AI and this role will be a key enabler as we begin to scale solutions. Hands-on experience with various Generative AI platforms like AWS Bedrock is required. A strong background in cloud and data is also foundational.

Compensation grade: Band 8

Job Description Summary

If you’re all about delivering technology solutions to support a company providing outstanding care to its customers, then Nationwide Technology may be the place for you! Our industry-leading technology workforce embraces an agile work environment and a collaborative and inclusive culture to deliver outstanding solutions and results. If that sounds like something you aspire to, we want to hear from you!

As a Distinguished Engineer you’ll possess exemplary proficiency in a technical domain. This position is designed to lead and shape entire functional domains across the company to ensure engineering excellence is matured to constantly develop transformational capabilities that capitalize on future business opportunities. You’ll work with senior leaders and Technology associates to significantly impact the trajectory of next generation technology roadmaps and skills.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:  

• Provides thought leadership across enterprise with deep technical expertise in one or more domains.

• Collaborates on driving execution of technical roadmaps to accelerate optimal standards in engineering vision and strategy.

• Offers technical leadership in the development of products and technology solutions to enable business strategies.

• Maintains a deep and broad knowledge and understanding of current and emerging technologies used to deliver strategic outcomes.

• Maintains deep hands on expertise across technical domain.

• Works across functional teams and businesses to deliver impactful projects involving multiple disciplines.

• Creates clarity of action to tackle big challenges with often vaguely defined objectives.

• Serves as role model and mentor for engineers, architects, and other technology professionals to develop force multiplication of talent while raising the bar on talent attraction and retention.

• Acts as an advocate/public speaker in the promotion of internal/external events, conferences, user groups, hackathons to help drive awareness and improvements.

May perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Reporting Relationships:  Reports to AVP or higher Technology Leader.

Typical Skills and Experiences:  

Education:  Undergraduate studies in computer science, management information systems, mathematics, engineering, or related field is strongly preferred. 

License/Certification/Designation:  Technology certifications or designation are not required, but encouraged (i.e.: AWS, Azure, scripting and development languages, delivery methods, security).

Experience:  Ten or more years of expertise in leading-edge theories, techniques and/or technologies within a function or discipline. Proven experience contributing to the overall strategic vision and execution of one or more business strategies.  Experience as a recognized, sought-after thought leader and expert for one or more domains/disciplines.  

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:  Ability to make decisions and recommendations. Aptitude to influence, build partnerships and set priorities. Excellent communication. 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 HR Business Partner.

Values:  Regularly and consistently demonstrates Nationwide Values.

Job Conditions:  

Overtime Eligibility:  Not Eligible (Exempt)   

Working Conditions:  Normal office environment.

ADA:  The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of this job.  Specific circumstances may allow or require some people assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties.  

Benefits

We 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 is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels challenged, appreciated, respected and engaged. Nationwide prohibits discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any characteristic (or classification) protected by applicable law.

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