AVP, Software Engineering Lead

Talent Leadership & Engineering Culture

Required Qualifications

• 15+ years of technology experience in software engineering, including 5+ years leading engineering teams.
• Led AI centric software engineering transformations
• Proven experience building software engineering practices, with a special focus on AI-first engineering.
• Deep expertise in agentic AI concepts and architectures, including multi-agent systems and non-deterministic workflows.
• Strong systems thinking and ability to operate across strategy, architecture, and execution.
• Demonstrated success influencing distributed, and cross‑functional engineering teams.
• Experience operating within regulated, risk‑sensitive environments (insurance or financial services strongly preferred).
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence senior leaders across Technology, Data & AI, and the Business.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Data Science, or related field (advanced degree preferred).

Technical & Engineering Experience

Compensation

• The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions in the external market. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of The Hartford’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition. The annualized base pay range for this role is:
• Equal Opportunity Employer/Sex/Race/Color/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression/Religion/Age