Lead Software Engineer (Python)
State Farm
Richardson, TX · Posted August 20, 2026
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About the job
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.
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 LOCATION: Richardson, TX;
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.
Grow Your Skills, Grow Your Potential
Responsibilities
We’re seeking an amazing Lead Software Engineer to join the PCAF Test Enablement Innovation Team. You’ll work in a fast-paced, creative environment to deliver software solutions that help business partners improve testing, business processes, and services.
This role emphasizes end-to-end execution—from solution design and development to deployment—and a mindset focused on innovation, including agentic AI, GenAI, and cloud/platform engineering.
You’ll have opportunities to lead small development teams, collaborate with engineers across the department, and influence improvements to test strategy, operational workflows, and software delivery practices.
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain scalable software applications using python pyspark, Angular, and Go.
Apply AI tools and techniques, including GenAI development, Agents, and LLM-based models, to build intelligent solutions that enhance test and product capabilities.
Collaborate with Modernization teams to develop innovative solutions to accelerate software development life cycle delivery.
Build and optimize AI and Cloud workflows (including pipelines, orchestration, and integrations).
Stay current with emerging AI technologies and best practices to continuously improve our AI capabilities.
Qualifications
Desired Experience
Python pyspark, Terraform, APIs, JSON, Angular, React
AWS (Lambda, EC2, SQS, S3, Cloudfront, API gateway, SNS, Route53)
Experience in cloud architecture and development
Focused on integrating DevSecOps practices in their work
Proficiency in TypeScript and Angular for frontend development.
Experience with Go for backend is a plus.
Applied experience using AI tools and frameworks, specifically:
Generative AI development (GenAI)
Agent-based AI solutions
Large Language Model (LLM) integration and deployment
Non-Technical Skills:
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team
Demonstrated ability to build relationships, collaborate cross-functionally, and empower others
Ability to adapt quickly in a changing, high-velocity environment
Preferred: P&C experience
Comfortable resolving highly complex problems using expert knowledge across multiple application types
Comfortable working within an Onsite/Offshore delivery model
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: $107,000 - $135,000 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 10% 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!
We’re seeking an amazing Lead Software Engineer to join the PCAF Test Enablement Innovation Team. You’ll work in a fast-paced, creative environment to deliver software solutions that help business partners improve testing, business processes, and services.
This role emphasizes end-to-end execution—from solution design and development to deployment—and a mindset focused on innovation, including agentic AI, GenAI, and cloud/platform engineering.
You’ll have opportunities to lead small development teams, collaborate with engineers across the department, and influence improvements to test strategy, operational workflows, and software delivery practices.
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain scalable software applications using python pyspark, Angular, and Go.
Apply AI tools and techniques, including GenAI development, Agents, and LLM-based models, to build intelligent solutions that enhance test and product capabilities.
Collaborate with Modernization teams to develop innovative solutions to accelerate software development life cycle delivery.
Build and optimize AI and Cloud workflows (including pipelines, orchestration, and integrations).
Stay current with emerging AI technologies and best practices to continuously improve our AI capabilities.
Desired Experience
Python pyspark, Terraform, APIs, JSON, Angular, React
AWS (Lambda, EC2, SQS, S3, Cloudfront, API gateway, SNS, Route53)
Experience in cloud architecture and development
Focused on integrating DevSecOps practices in their work
Proficiency in TypeScript and Angular for frontend development.
Experience with Go for backend is a plus.
Applied experience using AI tools and frameworks, specifically:
Generative AI development (GenAI)
Agent-based AI solutions
Large Language Model (LLM) integration and deployment
Non-Technical Skills:
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team
Demonstrated ability to build relationships, collaborate cross-functionally, and empower others
Ability to adapt quickly in a changing, high-velocity environment
Preferred: P&C experience
Comfortable resolving highly complex problems using expert knowledge across multiple application types
Comfortable working within an Onsite/Offshore delivery model