Jobs at Northwestern Mutual

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Northwestern Mutual, a leading financial services firm founded in 1857, has evolved into a tech‑centric organization that delivers digital wealth‑management solutions, insurance products, and data‑driven financial planning. Their technology teams build scalable cloud platforms, advanced analytics dashboards, and secure mobile experiences that support millions of clients worldwide.

Tech hires span software engineering, data science, cloud architecture, cybersecurity, product management, UX design, and data engineering. Candidates can expect a structured interview process that blends coding challenges, system‑design discussions, and behavioral questions focused on client impact and collaboration. Compensation packages are competitive, often including base salary, performance bonuses, and comprehensive benefits.

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Sr. Network Security Engineer

Company: Northwestern Mutual

Location: Milwaukee, WI

Posted Oct 01, 2024

Northwestern Mutual is looking for passionate cybersecurity professionals to grow their career in network security. The ideal candidate is passionate about security, an expert in networking and network security principles, and has experience working with network architecture and engineering teams.

Principal Software Engineer, Secure DevOps Platforms

Company: Liberty Mutual Insurance

Location: Dallas-Fort Worth, TX

Posted Oct 01, 2024

The job posting is for a Principal Software Engineer position at Liberty Mutual, a Fortune 100 company. The role involves working on complex projects, solving technical problems, and collaborating with junior engineers. The company offers a competitive salary range, comprehensive benefits, and a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Assistant Director, Application & Cloud Security

Company: Northwestern Mutual

Location: Milwaukee, WI

Posted Oct 01, 2024

Northwestern Mutual is seeking a passionate and experienced leader to join their Product Security organization as an Application and Cloud Security Team Leader. The role involves shaping the company's application and cloud security strategy, driving the implementation of robust security measures, and leading a high-performing team.

Insurance Defense Attorney

Company: Liberty Mutual Insurance

Location: Seattle, WA

Posted Oct 02, 2024

Liberty Mutual is seeking an Insurance Defense Attorney with membership in the Washington State Bar (dual admission in Oregon preferred). The role involves managing the entire legal process, from investigation and discovery through trial prep and court proceedings. The attorney will represent Liberty Mutual and its policyholders in moderately complex civil litigation matters. The position offers a competitive salary range, eligible performance bonuses, 20 days of flexible time off, personal holidays, a pension plan, and a 401(k) plan with matching contributions. Liberty Mutual values a healthy work/life balance and fosters an environment for long-term career growth and development.

Manager, Data Engineering

Company: Gore Mutual Insurance

Location: Cambridge

Posted Oct 01, 2024

Gore Mutual is transforming its business and is looking for a Manager of Data Engineering to lead the development and maintenance of its data infrastructure. The role involves designing and building scalable and resilient data pipelines, leading a team of data engineers, and ensuring data governance and security.

Sr. Director Enterprise Identity Access Management

Company: Northwestern Mutual

Location: Milwaukee, WI

Posted Oct 01, 2024

Northwestern Mutual is looking for an experienced leader to take on a Senior Director Identity and Access Management role. The ideal candidate will have a track record of success creating and running multiple software platforms and services at a large scale, and will have a proven ability to develop a vision, drive and manage the execution of that vision, and deliver top-tier results.

Executive Underwriter, Middle Market Construction

Company: Liberty Mutual Insurance

Location: Milwaukee, WI

Posted Oct 02, 2024

Liberty Mutual is seeking a specialty construction casualty Executive Underwriter for a hybrid role in the Midwest region. The role involves driving growth, handling specialized knowledge of construction and risk management, and working on primary casualty and property lines coverages. The typical starting salary range is competitive and reflects the national market value. The role includes risk selection, agent/broker relationships, portfolio management, documenting the deal, leadership, and continuous improvement. Expert-level knowledge of insurance products, underwriting, pricing, risk selection, market segments, and marketplace is required. A bachelor's degree and 8-10 years of relevant experience are preferred, with a CPCU or professional insurance designation strongly preferred.

Senior Director Business Ops, Strategy & Planning - Artificial Intelligence (AI) Department

Company: Northwestern Mutual

Location: Milwaukee, WI

Posted Oct 02, 2024

Northwestern Mutual is seeking a leader to drive strategic vision, operational framework, and planning initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for steering the department's strategy and achieving desired outcomes.

Lead Systems Software Engineer

Company: Northwestern Mutual

Location: Hampton Roads, VA

Posted Oct 01, 2024

Northwestern Mutual is seeking a Lead Systems Software Engineer to join their team and take on a pivotal role in their modernization journey. The role requires experience with Amazon Web Services, containers, and infrastructure as code, as well as strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work with a limited set of requirements.

Internal Medicine Opportunities in the Chicago Metro Area

Company: Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group

Location: Chicago Suburbs, IL

Posted Oct 02, 2024

Northwestern Medicine is actively recruiting BE/BC Internal Medicine Physicians for their teams in the Chicago suburbs. The positions offer a stable schedule, healthy ratios of clinical support staff, and a variety of physician wellness tools. Physicians will enjoy hospital privileges at Northwestern Medicine Hospitals, competitive compensation, and an outstanding benefits package. The medical group promotes physician leadership, wellness, and work-life balance. Clinic locations include Bloomingdale, IL, South Elgin, IL, Woodstock, IL, Lake Forest, IL, Deerfield, IL, and Glenview, IL.

Assistant or Associate Professor

Company: Northwestern University

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Posted Oct 02, 2024

Northwestern University's Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine is recruiting a full-time Clinician-Educator for lung transplantation services. The position requires specialized training, MD degree, and board certification in pulmonary disease and critical care medicine. The university offers a competitive salary and flexible start date. Northwestern values diversity and encourages applications from women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.

Insurance Defense Trial Attorney

Company: Liberty Mutual Insurance

Location: Orange, CA

Posted Oct 02, 2024

Liberty Mutual is offering a competitive salary range for the Insurance Defense Trial Attorney role, with opportunities for growth and progression. The role involves managing the entire legal process, from investigation to trial, and requires strong relationships with internal and external partners. The company values a healthy work/life balance and offers comprehensive benefits, including a pension plan, 401(k) plan, and flexible time off. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of five years of experience as a first chair, be a member of the California Bar, and have a broad knowledge of insurance law.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is it like to work at Northwestern Mutual?
Employees describe a culture centered on integrity, long‑term client relationships, and continuous learning. The company offers robust professional development programs, mentorship, and a focus on work‑life balance, especially in tech teams that collaborate across regions and embrace agile methodologies.
What types of positions are available at Northwestern Mutual?
The tech talent pool includes software engineers, data scientists, cloud architects, cybersecurity analysts, product managers, UX designers, data engineers, and DevOps specialists. Roles range from entry‑level to senior leadership, with opportunities to work on cloud migration, AI‑driven analytics, and mobile app development.
How can I stand out as an applicant?
Showcase measurable impact in past projects, align your portfolio with Northwestern Mutual’s industry focus on data security and client experience, and prepare for both technical and behavioral interviews. Highlight experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), data pipelines, and collaboration tools like Jira and Slack. Demonstrate a growth mindset and a commitment to ethical finance practices.

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