Lead Software Engineer – Identity & Security

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. We're moving with urgency to become a Next Gen Good Neighbor, with technology that strengthens human connections and enhances the customer experience.

As an employee, you'll spend less time navigating systems and more time applying judgment, empathy, and expertise in the moments that matter most.

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.

Dunwoody, GA;
Richardson, TX;
Tempe, AZ; or Bloomington, IL

Applicants 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.

Our Information Security Department is seeking a Software Engineer to play a pivotal role in safeguarding our organization’s most critical assets. You’ll work closely with technologies like Hashi Corp Vault, Last Pass, and contribute to the future of identity management with our Workload Identity Solutions team implementing SPIFFE. If you thrive on designing, coding, and deploying robust security solutions, this is your chance to make a real impact!

As a Lead Software Engineer you’ll play a pivotal role in safeguarding our organization’s most critical assets. You’ll work closely with technologies like Hashi Corp Vault, Last Pass, and contribute to the future of identity management with our Workload Identity Solutions team implementing SPIFFE. If you thrive on designing, coding, and deploying robust security solutions, this is your chance to make a real impact!

• Design, develop, and deploy software and security solutions for secrets and credential management
• Lead and mentor peers on software development and Dev Sec Ops  best practices
• Work hands-on with technologies such as AWS, Terraform, Git, Bash, Python, Go, Kubernetes, Java and more
• Develop and maintain documentation, architecture diagrams, and roadmaps
• Communicate complex technical concepts to varied audiences
• Implement integration patterns across cloud and legacy environments
• Shape the future of passwordless authentication with SPIFFE and Entra

• 5+ years of software development experience, preferably in a Dev Sec Ops  environment
• Experience with at least 3 of the following: AWS, Terraform, Git & pipeline concepts, Bash, Python, Go, Puppet, Kubernetes, Java/JavaScript/Type Script, Spring, Automation Scripting
• Proven leadership or mentoring experience in software development and design
• Strong understanding of security best practices
• Excellent communication, documentation, and analytical skills
• Ability to translate complex technical details for diverse audiences
• Experience with multi-environment integrations (cloud, mainframe, legacy)

• Be part of a forward-thinking team shaping the future of enterprise security
• Collaborate with talented experts and cutting-edge technologies
• Make a real difference in how our organization secures its most valuable information
• Enjoy opportunities for growth, learning, and leadership

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: $85,500 - $177,000
  • 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

At State Farm, we offer…