Software Engineer/Lead Software Engineer in Bloomington, Illinois at State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company

Location US-IL-Bloomington;US-GA-Dunwoody;US-TX-Richardson;US-AZ-Tempe
Job Category Technology and UX
Position Type Regular Full Time
Req ID 44591
Overview

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!

HYBRID Qualified candidates must live within a 180-mile radius of a hub location listed below and should plan to spend time working from home and some time working in the office as part of our hybrid work environment.
HUB LOCATIONS: Bloomington, IL; Richardson, TX; Atlanta, GA; or Tempe, AZ

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.

Responsibilities

State Farm is looking for a Software Engineer or Lead Software Engineer to help business partners build and operate resilient cloud applications with greater ease, speed, and cost efficiency. The team delivers automated Platform Engineering solutions that simplify complex processes while providing data-driven insights into cost, risk, and compliance—ensuring transparency and control. As the organization evolves, we are expanding intelligent automation and AI-powered features both within the platform and across internal workflows to improve outcomes and streamline delivery.

In this AWS-focused role, you’ll shape the future of enterprise cloud platform engineering by driving product delivery, architecture, enablement, and support services that enable secure public cloud adoption for development and support teams building cloud applications. You’ll build using Open Tofu, Python, and Go, leveraging AI tooling and intelligent automation to improve infrastructure solutions, increase operational efficiency, and deliver scalable, reliable platform capabilities aligned to business goals.

Qualifications

Applicants with the following would be an excellent fit for this position:

• Knowledge of Cloud technologies and Software Engineering in the cloud (AWS preferred, Azure & GCP considered), Terraform/Open Tofu, Python, and Go.
• Experience in Cloud Platform Engineering, infrastructure, and information security.
• Interest in and use of AI tooling to create solutions.
• Knowledge of industry cloud concepts and offerings.

Desired Skills (not all required):

Software Engineering and Infrastructure experience in Cloud Platforms (AWS / GCP/ Azure).

• Experience with various software development tooling and techniques.
• Passion for solving problems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong critical thinking.
• Ability to thrive in a highly collaborative agile team environment.
• Ability to quickly adapt to a changing environment.
• Commitment to software practices of continuous integration and automated testing.

Our Benefits

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: $95,000 - $125,000
• 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 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!