Specialist, Software Engineer - India (Quantum Computing Engineer)

Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company; Telangana; Hybrid; INR 1,500,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company is seeking a software engineer to join the Emerging Technology team in a hybrid/remote environment. The role focuses on quantum computing, advanced computing concepts, and exploring AI/ML-enabled solutions to business challenges.

Responsibilities include prototyping, validating feasibility, and translating innovative ideas into practical software while adhering to security and engineering standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level or undergraduate studies in computer science, MIS, or related field.
• Four or more years of analysis and technology experience.
• Exposure to Indian data systems or regulations (optional).

Responsibilities

• Analyze, code, configure, test, debug, and maintain software in an agile environment.
• Apply secure software and systems engineering practices across the delivery lifecycle.
• Use DevSecOps practices, tooling, and techniques.
• Drive continuous improvement and learning through training and experimentation.
• Collaborate across architecture, engineering, product, security, and business teams.

Skills

Quantum computing

Python

AI/ML

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Undergraduate studies in computer science or MIS

Tools

Qiskit

Cirq

Azure Quantum

Amazon Braket

Job description

If you’re passionate about being part of a dynamic organization that enables a Fortune 100 company with nearly $70 billion in annual sales to drive innovation and adopt new technologies that deliver business results, then Nationwide’s 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. - Join Nationwide Technology's Emerging Technology team and help evaluate the technologies shaping the future of our business. This role is ideal for a curious, hands-on software engineer who enjoys exploring new technologies, building prototypes, and translating innovative ideas into practical business solutions. While this position has a strong emphasis on quantum computing and advanced computing concepts, it also offers the opportunity to work across AI, machine learning, agentic systems, cryptography, and other emerging technologies. In this role, you will: Research and evaluate emerging technologies, with a primary focus on quantum computing and quantum inspired solutions. Design, develop, and test proof of concepts and prototypes to assess technical feasibility and business value. Partner with architecture, engineering, product, security, and business teams to identify opportunities where emerging technologies can solve real business challenges. Conduct experiments, analyze results, and communicate findings through clear technical recommendations and reusable documentation. Apply sound software engineering practices, security principles, and engineering standards throughout the prototyping process. Stay informed on emerging technology trends and help shape future innovation opportunities across Nationwide Technology.

Preferred Qualifications

Hands on experience with quantum computing, quantum inspired algorithms, advanced computing, or related research and development. Experience with technologies such as Qiskit, Cirq, Azure Quantum, Amazon Braket, or comparable quantum development platforms. Experience developing software in Python, with exposure to AI and machine learning frameworks preferred. Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to thrive in a fast paced, exploratory environment. Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to a variety of audiences.

Job Description Summary

If 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. 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 Description Key Responsibilities

• Analyses, 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.
• Additional responsibilities may include collaboration across teams and adherence to company standards.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: 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.
• [Optional: Mention exposure to Indian data systems or regulations.]

Additional Information

• Reporting Structure: Reports to Manager or Director.
• Location Flexibility: Hybrid/Remote/In-office with periodic in-office collaboration
• Equal Opportunity Statement: Nationwide is committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, gender, disability, religion, or other protected categories.

Our growth is creating great opportunities! Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it!