Build software that has a real impact. At Northwestern Mutual, our software engineers solve problems and create solutions that affect thousands of lives every day. And whether it’s working on legacy mainframe technology or the cloud, these teams are continually innovating
Northwestern Mutual
Teams at Northwestern Mutual
Northwestern Mutual Software Engineering Team
Digital Product
An idea is just an idea until our digital product team gets ahold of it. Our team of product managers take ideas to market from conception to launch, strategizing, defining, developing and refining digital products to get the best results possible.
Northwestern Mutual Data & Analytics Team
Our data and analytics teams help us gain a deeper understanding of our business. They dig into data, analyzing and drawing conclusions that ultimately connects our clients with the right tools and content they need.
Northwestern Mutual Cybersecurity Team
Northwestern Mutual’s Cybersecurity team protects client, business and technology assets by identifying risk, strengthening controls and securing sensitive financial information. The team works across application and cloud security, governance, risk and compliance, DevSecOps, vulnerability management and regulatory programs. Cybersecurity employees collaborate with engineers and business leaders, use frameworks such as NIST, and support secure-by-default technology. The culture emphasizes ownership, continuous learning, transparency and career growth.
Underwriting
Northwestern Mutual’s underwriting team sits at the center of the client experience, assessing risk and helping determine eligibility for life insurance coverage. Team members combine technical expertise, sound judgment and collaboration to support clients’ long-term financial security. Careers can span traditional underwriting, case complexity, coaching, process improvement and cross-functional work, with structured development, mentoring and opportunities to grow across the business.
Recently posted jobs
Fintech • Insurance • Financial Services
Leads the enterprise Privileged Access Management program, including strategy, roadmap, team leadership, secrets management, non-human identity governance, elevated privilege access controls, certifications, and just-in-time access. Oversees automation, PAM tooling, risk management, compliance, operational objectives, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional partnerships across IAM teams. Manages multiple teams and drives measurable security and business outcomes.
Fintech • Insurance • Financial Services
Leads organizational change initiatives affecting people, processes, technology, and culture. Develops and implements change management, communication, training, stakeholder engagement, resistance mitigation, and adoption plans. Partners with leaders, sponsors, and project teams to assess impacts, manage risks, influence behavior, and achieve business outcomes. Measures adoption and change success while promoting enterprise change methodologies and coaching stakeholders.
Fintech • Insurance • Financial Services
Provides advanced technical support for mainframe and insurance applications, troubleshooting complex customer incidents, analyzing recurring problems, and coordinating escalations across support and engineering teams. Maintains incident, problem, and knowledge records; creates support documentation; identifies customer pain points; and advocates for technology improvements. The role requires application debugging, IT service management, cross-functional collaboration, and strong customer communication.
