Lead Platform Software Engineer at State Farm, Bloomington, IL

Lead Platform Software Engineer at State Farm in Bloomington, IL. $120,000 to $150,000 a year. Apply with swipeandhired.

[Technology and UX]

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. 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.

Grow Your Skills, Grow Your Potential

Responsibilities

Lead Platform Engineer
Build the Platform. Empower Developers. Shape the Future of Software Delivery.
Are you passionate about making software delivery faster, safer, and more efficient? Do you enjoy building tools and automation that help engineering teams do their best work?
We're looking for a Lead Platform Engineer to help shape the future of developer experience and software delivery at State Farm.
In this role, you'll have the opportunity to design and enhance an enterprise developer platform that simplifies how teams build, test, secure, and deploy applications. You'll work with modern cloud technologies, influence engineering standards, and create scalable solutions that make a meaningful impact across the organization.
If you thrive on solving complex engineering challenges, improving developer productivity, and collaborating with talented teams, we'd love to hear from you!
What You'll Do
Build and Improve Developer Platforms

Drive Automation and Cloud Innovation

Embed Security and Reliability

Lead Through Collaboration and Innovation

Work Locations : Bloomington, IL-Corporate, Dunwoody, GA-Park Center Hub, Richardson, TX-CityLine Hub or Tempe, AZ-Marina Heights Hub locations.

Hybrid Work Arrangement: A “Hybrid” position means selected candidates will be assigned to a facility and will spend some time working both in the office and from home. For Enterprise Technology, a hybrid work arrangement will require approximately 40% in-office time each month, beginning in late 2027.

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.

Qualifications

What You'll Bring
We're looking for someone who combines strong technical expertise with a passion for automation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Core Qualifications

What Will Set You Apart
The following experience would help you make an even greater impact:

Why This Opportunity Stands Out
Enterprise-Wide Impact: Build solutions that improve how engineering teams develop and deliver software across a large organization.
Modern Technology: Work with cloud infrastructure, automation, CI/CD, Kubernetes, and emerging platform engineering practices.
Technical Ownership: Help shape platform architecture, influence engineering standards, and contribute ideas that drive meaningful improvements.
Collaboration and Growth: Partner with talented engineers across multiple disciplines while continuing to expand your technical expertise.
Make a Difference: Your work will help developers deliver reliable, secure solutions more efficiently, ultimately supporting better experiences for State Farm customers.
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you're an experienced engineer who enjoys building scalable platforms, solving complex technical challenges, and making life easier for developers, we encourage you to apply.
You don't need experience with every technology listed to be successful. We're especially interested in candidates who bring strong CI/CD engineering fundamentals, cloud automation expertise, and a passion for improving how software gets delivered.

Our Benefits

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

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!

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