Software Engineer

About the Role

At State Farm, we're pioneering the future of application security—building secure, reliable, and cutting-edge applications that empower our users and protect their data. We believe security isn't just a checkpoint; it's a continuous innovation journey built into every line of code. We're seeking a Software Engineer to join our team. This role supports efforts to strengthen the security of our applications through innovative tools, practices, and a security-minded culture. You will help improve our security posture by integrating scanning capabilities, supporting credential and access management, contributing to security training efforts, and strengthening dependency management. We highly value innovative ideas, analytical problem-solving, teamwork, effective communication, and a growth mindset to deliver exceptional solutions in a fast-paced environment.

The Application Security team within the Architecture Platform Experience (PDE) suite is looking for individuals passionate about automation, cloud technologies, artificial intelligence, and building solutions that make software development easier for everyone at State Farm.

Responsibilities

• Use AWS services (e.g., Step Functions, Lambdas, Secrets Manager, S3) to build, deploy, and manage secure and scalable solutions.
• Apply a strong understanding of development tools, processes, applications, programming languages, and environments to help deliver robust security outcomes.
• Improve usability and customer-product interaction by applying knowledge of UX practices, ensuring security measures support (not hinder) user engagement.
• Contribute to strategic and tactical discussions involving security and development teams, and support alignment on goals.
• Support application security initiatives, including security scanning, credential/access management, security training, and dependency management.
• Demonstrate a DevOps and Agile mindset by partnering across the team and embedding security practices throughout the product lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Proven Full Stack Developer experience with proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Golang, Java, Python, or JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Solid understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and how security integrates into each phase.
• Hands-on experience with security scanning tools such as Snyk, GitHub Advanced Security, and Prisma to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
• Experience with unit testing to ensure code quality and security.
• Proficiency with AWS services including Step Functions, Lambdas, Secrets Manager, S3, etc., to architect secure cloud-native applications.
• Familiarity with Terraform (OpenTofu), Git, CI/CD best practices, and overall Application Security principles.
• A collaborative, agile mindset with a passion for continuous learning and innovation in security.

Why Join Us?

• Be at the forefront of application security innovation in a company that values creativity and continuous improvement.
• Work with a passionate team dedicated to building secure and user-centric products.
• Access to ongoing learning opportunities and cutting-edge security tools.

Pay

Potential starting salary range: $90,000 - $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.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with eligibility for an annual raise and bonus.
• Robust health and wellbeing programs; State Farm pays most of your healthcare premium. Multiple healthcare plan options including a high deductible plan. All medical plans provide 100% coverage for in-network preventative care. Access to vision, dental, telemedicine, 24/7 mental health professionals, and more.
• Educational benefits including industry leading training programs, top-notch tuition assistance programs, employee resource groups, and mentoring.
• Fertility/IVF/adoption assistance, college coaching, national discount programs, interactive monthly financial workshops, free financial coaching, and more. Access to savings accounts and financing through the State Farm Federal Credit Union.
• Generous time off policies: 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.
• Giving back opportunities through the Matching Gift Program, Good Neighbor Grant Program, and Employee Assistance Fund.
• Retirement planning with free financial advisors and a 401(k) plan with company contributions of up to 7% of your salary.