Senior AI Software Engineer - Forward Deployed

NBMBAA; Columbus, Des Moines, Scottsdale (OH, IA, AZ); Hybrid; USD 149,000 - 262,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Life insurance

Short/long term disability

Paid time off

Holidays

401(k) with company match

Pension plan

Hybrid/remote options

Job summary

Nationwide is seeking a Senior Consultant, Software Engineering (Forward Deployed Engineering) to lead the design, development, deployment, and continuous improvement of complex AI solutions delivering measurable enterprise value.

The role partners with business teams, product partners, and AI platform engineers to ensure reusable capabilities, governance, and secure, scalable architectures across deployments and environments.

Qualifications

• Eight+ years of programming or software engineering experience.
• Proven ability to lead project teams and set technical direction.
• Experience with Java, C++, Python, or JavaScript.

Responsibilities

• Analyze large, complex solutions and deploy software according to standards.
• Apply secure software and systems engineering practices throughout the delivery lifecycle.
• Mentor and train others on design techniques, tools, and coding standards.
• Execute and provide strategic advice on using technology to achieve tech and business goals.
• Drive cross-organizational collaboration to execute projects and shape roadmaps.
• Set the DevSecOps direction across teams to strengthen security and reliability.
• Drive continuous learning and innovation.
• Provide technical leadership by guiding solution design and engineering standards.
• Manage multiple complex project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.

Skills

Java

C++

Python

JavaScript

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS / MIS or related field

Job description

Nationwide is seeking a Senior Consultant, Software Engineering (Forward Deployed Engineering) to lead the design, development, deployment, and continuous improvement of complex AI solutions delivering measurable enterprise value.

The role partners with business teams, product partners, and AI platform engineers to ensure reusable capabilities, governance, and secure, scalable architectures across deployments and environments.