Sr. Consultant, Software Engineer – Emerging Technology Development Lab
Company: Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
Location: Columbus, OH (Remote)
Type: Full-time
Remote: Yes
Posted: 2026-08-03
About this role
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.
This role is hybrid and based in Columbus, Ohio or remote for the right candidate.
This role *does not* qualify for employer-sponsored work authorization. Nationwide does not participate in the STEM OPT Extension program.
Join Nationwide’s Emerging Technology Development Lab, a small, high-impact team exploring the technologies that will shape the next three to five years. As a Sr. Consultant, Software Engineering, you will turn emerging ideas into tangible prototypes, assess enterprise readiness, and help guide where Nationwide invests, experiments, and scales.
You will work hands-on across areas such as agentic and multimodal AI, digital twins, post-quantum cryptography, quantum computing, spatial and edge intelligence, adaptive experiences, and other next-generation platforms. Partnering with engineers, architects, designers, researchers, and offshore teams, you will rapidly test hypotheses, build end-to-end proof points, and translate complex findings into clear recommendations for technical and business leaders.
This role is ideal for a curious, versatile engineer who thrives in ambiguity, enjoys building what has not been built before, and can connect emerging technology possibilities to meaningful enterprise outcomes. Bring strong software engineering and prototyping experience, a passion for learning, and the ability to influence through insight, credibility, and execution.
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If you’re enthusiastic about delivering secure technology so...