Principal Software Engineer

Allstate

. Build and mature TORC's engineering capability, including talent, engineering practices, operating model, delivery discipline, and technical competencies .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $199,000 - $274,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in leading enterprise-scale software and engineering capabilities, with a strong focus on secure, reliable, and scalable technology solutions. Proven ability to build high-performing engineering organizations and translate strategic vision into actionable engineering execution.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Enterprise-Scale Software LeadershipSecure Engineering PracticesEngineering Team TransformationAutomation and Continuous TelemetryCross-Organizational Influence

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringAPIsData IntegrationAutomationCloud ComputingTelemetryObservabilityReliability EngineeringScalable Technology SolutionsEngineering Practices

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationInfluencing SkillsStrategic ThinkingCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree in EngineeringBachelor's Degree in Information SystemsBachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity

Industry Keywords

Engineering CapabilityQuality AssuranceDelivery DisciplineControl MeasurementIntegrationDecision RightsSustainabilityInteroperabilityProduct SecuritySecurity Operations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and mature TORC's engineering capability, including talent, engineering practices, operating model, delivery discipline, and technical competencies
Establish an engineering culture centered on quality, automation, reliability, security, reuse, observability, and measurable outcomes
Build and develop a high-performing engineering organization
Establish engineering accountability and decision rights while developing future technical leaders
Create reusable engineering patterns and capabilities for scale
Provide senior engineering leadership for the Unified System of Controls
Lead delivery of control measurement, evidence, reporting, exceptions, workflow, integration, accountability, and decision-grade insight capabilities
Enable automation and continuous telemetry in control processes
Ensure USC engineering supports enterprise scale, sustainability, interoperability, security, reliability, and reuse
Partner with Digital Product leadership to translate product vision and priorities into engineering roadmaps and delivery
Assess technical feasibility, complexity, dependencies, scalability, and implementation tradeoffs
Establish relationships across Platform Consulting, Digital Product, Architecture, Product Security, Security Operations, and other engineering functions
Connect Product, Platform, Architecture, ProdSec, SecOps, and engineering execution to create sustainable technology solutions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field required
12+ years of progressive technology and engineering experience preferred
Significant experience leading enterprise-scale software, platform, or engineering capability
Demonstrated experience building or materially transforming engineering teams and engineering practices
Experience delivering secure, enterprise-scale applications or platforms
Demonstrated ability to lead highly complex initiatives spanning multiple organizations and technology domains
Experience translating strategy, product direction, and business requirements into engineering execution
Demonstrated success operating with senior executives and influencing across organizational boundaries
Exceptional engineering depth delivering secure, reliable, and scalable enterprise technology
Strong knowledge of modern software engineering, APIs, data integration, automation, cloud, telemetry, observability, reliability, and secure engineering practices
Background investigation required
Generally does not sponsor individuals for employment-based visas for this position
Dedicated, private workspace free from distractions when working from home
Reliable internet with minimum speeds of 50 MB download and 5 MB upload

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive technology setup including a laptop, monitors, headset, keyboard, and mouse
Monthly connectivity reimbursement to help offset internet costs for employees eligible to work from home