Sr. Vice President - Head of Engineering at Symetra

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 May, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Engineering Leadership, Digital Transformation, Cloud Infrastructure, Strategic Planning, People Management, Financial Services, Data Engineering, Enterprise Architecture, Stakeholder Management, Operational Discipline, Modernization, Agile Methodology

Industry

Insurance

Description

Senior Vice President, Head of Engineering Location: Remote (U.S.) Reports to: Chief Technology Officer About Symetra Symetra is experiencing strong momentum across all its business divisions, with continued growth fueled by investments in product innovation, distribution expansion, and enhanced digital experiences. Technology is at the center of this strategy. We are actively modernizing our technology platform and building scalable digital capabilities to better serve customers, advisors, and employer partners. Our focus is on developing unified, data-driven platforms that enable self-service, strengthen partner integration, and accelerate innovation. As we continue to grow, technology is a critical driver of competitive advantage and we are investing accordingly. Symetra is seeking a Senior Vice President, Head of Engineering to lead our enterprise engineering organization and play a pivotal role in advancing our technology and digital strategy. Reporting to the CTO, this leader will oversee approximately 200 engineers across multiple domains and work closely with product, data, and business leaders to accelerate our digital transformation. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of a growing financial services company with strong fundamentals, a collaborative culture, and a clear commitment to innovation. What You’ll Do * Engineering Leadership * Lead and scale a high-performing engineering organization of ~200 engineers, including multiple VP-level leaders * Oversee engineering across key domains: * Digital Experience (customer and advisor platforms) * Enterprise Platforms * Data Engineering * Business-aligned engineering teams * Establish strong engineering standards, best practices, and delivery frameworks Technology Strategy & Transformation * Partner with the CTO, COO, Product, and business leaders to execute enterprise technology strategy * Drive modernization across cloud infrastructure, platforms, and applications * Enable agility and innovation across the organization Product & Business Partnership * Operate in a “two-in-a-box” model with Product leadership * Aligning engineering execution with business priorities and revenue goals * Deliver solutions that enhance customer, advisor, and partner experiences Data & Platform Enablement * Partner with Data & AI leadership to strengthen data capabilities * Ensure platforms support advanced analytics, AI, and enterprise data strategy Organization & Talent Development * Build and mature engineering talent, leadership pipelines, and culture * Foster an environment that attracts, develops, and retains top talent * Establish clear operating rhythms, accountability, and transparency Executive Leadership * Serve as a key member of the technology leadership team * Contribute to enterprise strategy and engage with executive leadership and the Board Qualifications What We’re Looking For * Proven experience leading large-scale engineering organizations (150+ employees) * Background in financial services, insurance, retirement, or related industries preferred * Experience working across both legacy and modern cloud-based environments * Demonstrated success leading digital transformation and modernization initiatives Strategic Leadership * Ability to define and communicate a clear technology vision * Balances innovation with practical execution Execution & Delivery * Track record of driving measurable results and organizational performance * Strong accountability and operational discipline People Leadership * Builds, develops, and scales high-performing teams * Strong talent magnet with a commitment to coaching and growth Influence & Communication * Exceptional ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders * Communicates complex ideas clearly and effectively Why Symetra? At Symetra, you’ll find: * A growth-oriented organization with strong financial fundamentals * A collaborative, inclusive culture * A commitment to technology-enabled transformation * The opportunity to make a meaningful, enterprise-wide impact Location & Travel * This role is remote within the U.S. * Periodic travel required to support leadership alignment and collaboration Join Us If you’re a technology leader who thrives at the intersection of strategy, execution, and innovation, we’d love to connect. We empower inclusion At Symetra, we aspire to be the most inclusive insurance company in the country. We're building a place where every employee feels valued, respected, and has opportunities to contribute. Inclusion is about recognizing our assumptions, considering multiple perspective, and removing barriers. We accept and celebrate diverse experiences, identities, and perspectives, because lifting each other up fuels thought and builds a stronger, more innovative company. We invite you to learn more about our efforts here. Creating a world where more people have access to financial freedom Symetra is a national financial services company dedicated to helping people achieve their financial goals and feel confident about the future. In our daily work, we're guided by the principles of Value, Transparency and Sustainability. This means we provide products and services people need at a competitive price, we communicate clearly and openly so people understand what they're buying, and we design products--and operate our company--to stand the test of time. We're committed to showing up for our communities, lifting up our employees, and standing up for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Join our team and help us create a world where more people have access to financial freedom. For more information about our careers visit: https://symetra.eightfold.ai/careers [https://symetra.eightfold.ai/careers] Work Authorization Employer work visa sponsorship and support are not provided for this role. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at hire and must maintain authorization to work in the United States throughout their employment with our company. Please review Symetra's Remote Network Minimum Requirements: As a remote-first organization committed to providing a positive experience for both employees and customers, Symetra has the following standards for employees' internet connection: * Minimum Internet Speed:100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload, in alignment with the FCC's definition of "broadband." * Internet Type:Fiber, Cable (e.g., Comcast, Spectrum), or DSL. * Not Permissible:Satellite (e.g., Starlink), cellular broadband (hotspot or otherwise), any other wireless technology, or wired dial-up. When applying to jobs at Symetra you'll be asked to test your internet speed [https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedtest.net%2F&data=05%7C02%7CJenn.Sonne%40symetra.com%7C2552405437d047ca3a1008dd9feb4d2f%7C65b361c72cab4cd6b61f1a71705724e8%7C0%7C0%7C638842555134017689%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=GENWbEqlnxmq0gqgJLT2u2BX1DWOV%2Fn6sOKJ9y2Zr1M%3D&reserved=0] and confirm that your internet connection meets or exceeds Symetra's standard as outlined above. Identity Verification Symetra is committed to fair and secure hiring practices. For all roles, candidates will be required (after the initial phone screen) to be on video for all interviews. Symetra will take affirmative steps at key points in the process to verify that a candidate is not seeking employment fraudulently, e.g. through use of a false identity. Failure to comply with verification procedures may result in: * Disqualification from the recruitment process * Withdrawal of a job offer * Termination of employment and other criminal and/or civil remedies, if fraud is discovered

Responsibilities

Lead and scale an engineering organization of approximately 200 engineers across digital experience, enterprise platforms, and data engineering domains. Partner with executive leadership to execute technology strategy and drive the modernization of cloud infrastructure and applications.