Lead Software Engineer

Being good neighbors - helping people, investing in our communities, and making the world a better place - is who we are at State Farm. It is at the core of how we operate and the reason for our success. Come join a #1 team and do some good! Khakis optional. . .

Do you crave innovation and want to work for a company that is the BEST at what they do in the industry? Does the opportunity to work in a remote or hybrid capacity and maintain a work life balance appeal to you? Then we have the perfect job for you! We are seeking software engineers who push the envelope and strive to create the best product possible. This position will allow you to utilize different technologies, languages, and frameworks to drive solutions while working on inclusive teams that foster diversity of thought. You will be provided opportunities via in house training programs for upskilling to support your development and career goals!

Part of Data and Platform Engineering's (DPE) vision and mission is to improve the data experience so that State Farm can become a premier data driven organization and meet the changing expectations of our customers. This team is working on a ground-breaking solution that's completely revolutionizing the way we use data here at State Farm. It's the team full of innovators and dreamers, the ones who aren't afraid to take chances, have fun and do things like they've never been done. We currently have openings for passionate, talented Lead Software Engineer's looking to help take State Farm into the future.

We're looking for individuals who aren't afraid to take risks, who'd thrive in an exciting, innovative, and collaborative environment and most importantly, individuals who are ready to join a team that's truly taking State Farm forward.

• 5-7 years of software development experience.
• Experience with AWS services such as Lambda, RDS, IAM, API Gateway, Neptune, Aurora, Dynamo, S3, Step Functions, Infrastructure As Code (Terraform).
• Experience with Material UI, Typescript, React framework, JavaScript
• Familiarity with BI tooling such as Quicksight, Power BI, or Qliksense.
• Strong knowledge of Object-Oriented Programming Principals (Python, Java, C#).
• Strong knowledge of systems architecture.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Growth mindset.
• Proficiency with version control systems like Git.
• Knowledge of CI/CD practices and version controls.
• Understanding of REST APIs.
• Experience with testing, including API testing, unit testing, and integration testing.

Because work-life balance is a priority at State Farm, compensation is based on our standard 38:45-hour work week!

• Potential starting salary range: $104,000 - $150,000
• Starting salary will be based on skills, background, and experience
• High end of the range limited to applicants with significant relevant experience
• Potential yearly incentive pay up to 15% of base salary

HYBRID: Qualified candidates (in or near hub locations listed below) should plan to spend time working from home and some time working in the office as part of our hybrid work environment.
HUB LOCATION: Bloomington, IL, Dunwoody, GA, Richardson, TX, or Tempe, AZ

REMOTE: Qualified candidates (outside of hub locations listed below) may be considered for 100% remote work arrangements based on where a candidate currently resides or is currently located.

For Los Angeles candidates: Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Change Initiative for Hiring, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories.
For San Francisco candidates: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
For Colorado, Washington State, Maryland, Massachusetts, Illinois, and Washington D.C. candidates:
Potential salary range: $104,000 - $150,000
For California, New York, and Connecticut candidates:
Potential salary range: $104,000 - $150,000
For Hawaii and Vermont candidates:
Potential salary range: $104,000 - $150,000

SPONSORSHIP: Applicants for this position are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity.

At State Farm, we offer more than just a paycheck. Check out our suite of benefits designed to give you the flexibility you need to take care of you and your family!

• Get Paid! On top of our competitive pay, you are eligible for an annual raise and bonus.
• Stay Well! Focus on you and your family's health with our robust health and wellbeing programs. State Farm pays most of your healthcare premium, and we offer multiple healthcare plan options, including a high deductible plan. All medical plans provide 100% coverage for in-network preventative care, AND you and your family have access to vision, dental, telemedicine, 24/7 mental health professionals, and much more!
• Develop and Grow! Take advantage of educational benefits like industry leading training programs, top-notch tuition assistance programs, employee resource groups, and mentoring.
• Plan Ahead! Plan for those big moments in life with benefits like fertility/IVF/adoption assistance, college coaching, national discount programs, interactive monthly financial workshops, free financial coaching, and more. You can also start a savings account or consider financing through our State Farm Federal Credit Union!
• Take a Little "You" Time! You will have access to our generous time off policies designed so you can plan around holidays, family events, volunteering, or just to take a relaxing day off. With the opportunity to initially earn up to 20 days annually plus parental leave, paid holidays, celebration day, life leave (40 hours/year), bereavement leave, and community service/education support days, there will be plenty of time for you!
• Give Back! We offer several ways to give back through our Matching Gift Program, Good Neighbor Grant Program, and the Employee Assistance Fund.
• Finish Strong! Plan for retirement using free financial advisors and a 401(k) plan with company contributions of up to 7% of your salary.

Visit our State Farm Careers page for more information on our benefits, locations, and the hiring process of joining the State Farm team!

Application deadline is expected to close on Sunday, July 27, 2025. Applicant volume and hiring needs may result in early closure or extension beyond the listed deadline. To submit an application, click "Apply" on the job listing page on the State Farm career site.

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