[Remote] Managing Engineer -- Cyber Platform Engineering (Remote, US)

Note The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Allstate is a company dedicated to protecting families and their belongings from life's uncertainties, with a strong focus on innovation. They are seeking multiple Managing Engineers for their Cyber Platform Engineering organization to build secure, scalable, and operationally mature platform capabilities that enhance cyber operations. The role involves leading engineering efforts across various focus areas, including AI platforms, tooling, and security data. Responsibilities Lead the design, delivery, and operation of production-grade engineering capabilities that support cyber operations at scale Build reliable, secure, and observable services, tools, platforms, or data pipelines aligned to shared engineering standards Own service and platform lifecycle expectations, including reliability, operational readiness, observability, and continuous improvement Partner across product, platform, and engineering stakeholders to shape architecture, integration design, and delivery sequencing Drive platform maturity through automation, reuse, standardization, and strong operational discipline Coach and develop engineers while building high-performing teams with strong execution and systems thinking Skills A minimum of 7 years of experience in software engineering, platform engineering, data engineering, or distributed systems delivery A minimum of 3 years of experience leading engineering teams or technical delivery in product-based environments Experience operating production systems, services, tools, or pipelines with strong expectations around reliability, observability, security, and maintainability Strong understanding of integration patterns, automation, cloud-native engineering practices, and scalable platform design Experience building reusable services, workflows, platforms, or data capabilities that support multiple teams or operational use cases Ability to balance technical depth, delivery execution, operational rigor, and people leadership in complex environments Additional depth in AI platforms, security tooling, telemetry engineering, or observability is strongly valued depending on alignment to the specific role Familiarity with cyber operations, security workflows, or high-sensitivity operating environments is preferred Benefits Allstate provides a comprehensive technology setup, including a laptop, monitors, headset, keyboard, and mouse. Employees eligible to work from home also receive a monthly connectivity reimbursement to help offset internet costs. Company Overview Allstate is an insurance company that offers car, home, and life insurance services. It is a sub-organization of Allstate. It was founded in 1931, and is headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http//www.allstate.com.

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