AVP, Software Engineering Leader

Nationwide

Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
Columbus, OH
Salary
$154,000–$290,000 / yr
Posted
5 days ago
Closes
Jul 6, 2026
Nearby
99+ roles within 25 mi

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $163k
This role $222k
$109k most similar roles pay here $309k

This role pays more than 88% of similar roles. Most pay $128,825–$197,031 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $222k versus about $163k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

Employer

About Nationwide

Nationwide is a Fortune 100 insurance and financial services company offering auto, home, life, and commercial insurance along with retirement savings, asset management, and banking products. Industry: Insurance & Financial Services

Nationwide currently has 15 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $118,000–$222,000 across 15 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · AVP, Software Engineering Leader

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As the AVP of Software Engineering in Security & Infrastructure at Nationwide, you will lead strategic direction and executive oversight for software development services, aligning technology investments with business priorities to ensure high-quality outcomes. Your day-to-day responsibilities include driving innovation, managing operational and financial aspects, and fostering strong relationships with stakeholders across various levels. You will govern best practice adoption, measure delivery progress, and guide improvements in speed and quality through Lean, Agile, and DevOps principles. The role demands expertise in software engineering, project management, and information security, along with the ability to lead high-performing teams and manage third-party vendors. Ideal candidates have over 10 years of experience in technology leadership and a strong background in infrastructure, making this an excellent opportunity for those who excel in enterprise-scale development efforts.

Skills

Agile DevOps Lean CI/CD Kubernetes AWS Docker Python Java PostgreSQL Git Jira Terraform Infrastructure as Code Scrum

What you'll do

  • Define and execute strategy for security and infrastructure to align with business priorities.
  • Lead portfolio governance and financial management prioritization for technology investments.
  • Drive AI-enabled delivery and DevSecOps maturity within the organization.
  • Establish centralized metrics, reporting, and risk oversight mechanisms.
  • Build high-performing teams through strong talent and performance leadership.
  • Partner across S&I leadership, delivery teams, and stakeholders to influence work execution.

What we're looking for

  • Proven experience in software development and delivery leveraging Lean, Agile, and DevOps principles.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and manage teams through operational challenges and growth initiatives.
  • Strong technical background with knowledge of infrastructure and application development.
  • Experience in managing large, complex projects across multiple disciplines and third-party vendors.
  • Excellent communication skills for facilitation, negotiation, and presentation at all levels.
  • Ability to drive continuous improvement and innovation within a technology organization.
  • Proven track record in financial management and strategic leadership for achieving yearly objectives.

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