Lead Software Engineer - Extended Reality Experiences/Research

Overview:

This position will allow you to utilize different technologies, languages, and frameworks to drive solutions while working on inclusive teams that foster diversity of thought. You will be provided opportunities via in house training programs for upskilling to support your development and career goals!

Work Arrangements:

HYBRID: 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.

HUB LOCATIONS: Bloomington, IL; Tempe, AZ; Richardson, TX; Dunwoody, GA

• 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!

SPONSORSHIP: 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.

Grow Your Skills, Grow Your Potential:

Responsibilities:

This is an opportunity for engineers to challenge themselves and learn a unique technical stack and experiment with new innovative frameworks and platforms. State Farm and the Metaverse is waiting for someone like you to join this team and contribute towards an immersive digital enterprise.

If you're ready to push the boundaries of technology and bring ideas to life in both the digital and physical realms, this is the role for you.

• Strong knowledge and background with Augmented and Virtual Reality hardware and tooling (Meta Quest’s, Apple Vision Pro’s, 8th Wall, and Unity).
• Proficient in writing and maintaining GitOps CI/CD pipelines for building, testing, and deploying applications.
• Knowledge and experience developing software solutions leveraging multiple languages (C#, Python, JavaScript, Vuejs, A-frame, threejs, etc.).
• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with AWS serverless tools such as AWS Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, and S3.
• Familiarity and use of test automation tooling to enable continuous integration/delivery pipelines would be valuable.
• Using deployment automation technologies such as Terraform and/or Scalr.
• Excellent written and communication skills, with the ability to document our XR architectures and solutions.
• Demonstrated high levels of ownership, initiative, and collaboration/teamwork to work within a team and across Enterprise Technology.
• Understanding of 2D/3D design Libraries/tools (Blender, Adobe Creative Cloud, Unity Asset store, etc.).
• Ability to create, manage, and review product data within Adobe Analytics.
• Able to work and support multiple business partners across the organization and understanding of the Metaverse landscape.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to design, develop, and deploy innovative web and mobile applications.
• Implement responsive UI/UX designs, ensuring seamless user experiences across devices.
• Utilize your expertise in front-end and backend technologies to architect scalable and robust solutions.
• Develop custom plugins and extensions to enhance existing platforms and frameworks.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends, actively contributing to the team's technical knowledge base.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field.
• Proven experience as a Full Stack Developer, with a strong portfolio showcasing your 3D design and development projects.
• Proficiency in frontend technologies such as HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (React, Angular, or Vue.js), and backend technologies like Node.js, Python, or Java.
• Familiarity with 3D modeling and animation tools such as Maya, Cinema 4D, or SketchUp.
• Experience working with RESTful APIs and databases (SQL, NoSQL).
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to thrive in a fast paced, collaborative environment.
• Excellent communication skills and a passion for continuous learning and professional growth.

• Experience with AR/VR development and immersive technologies.
• Knowledge of 3D printing technologies and workflows.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Understanding of Agile development methodologies.