Staff Engineer, Software Engineering

Senior Staff Engineer in Software Engineering, specializing in SRE Availability and Incident Management, at GEICO. This role leads the strategy and execution of a technical roadmap, collaborates across product and engineering teams, and mentors others.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and thought leadership across multiple domains within the enterprise
• Collaborate with product managers, team members, customers, and other engineering teams to address complex problems
• Develop and execute a technical software development strategy spanning diverse domains
• Ensure the quality, usability, and performance of delivered solutions
• Work with languages such as Python and C#, manage SQL and NoSQL databases, and utilize container orchestration with Docker and Kubernetes, along with Azure tools and services
• Model mentoring behaviors to strengthen the technical capabilities of the engineering and product community, and influence executives
• Share best practices consistently and improve processes across teams
• Analyze costs and forecasts and integrate them into business planning
• Define and support resource requirements, evaluate operational processes, measure outcomes, and foster continuous learning

Requirements

• Proven ability to design experiments, influence engineering direction, and shape the product roadmap
• Experience partnering with engineering teams and translating research into production systems
• Track record of publications in credible conferences and journals
• Experience with continuous delivery and infrastructure as code
• Strong knowledge of computer science data structures and algorithms
• Experience solving analytical problems with quantitative approaches
• Ability to succeed in a fast paced, startup-like environment
• Familiarity with developer tooling across the software development life cycle
• Proficiency in at least two modern languages such as Go, Java, C++, Python or C#, including object oriented design
• Experience with microservices oriented architecture and extensible REST APIs
• Experience designing architecture and design patterns for reliable and scalable systems
• Understanding of DevOps concepts, cloud architecture, and Azure DevOps frameworks
• Experience scripting with PowerShell
• Experience with Azure Portal and related operational portals
• Experience with application monitoring tools and performance assessments
• Deep knowledge of data center structures and Azure native services
• Experience with security protocols and products such as Active Directory, Windows Authentication, SAML, and OAuth
• Experience with Azure networking, including subscriptions and security zoning
• Capability to design and develop ALM features
• Experience in development and management of EAP projects

Technologies

• Python
• C#
• SQL
• NoSQL
• Docker
• Kubernetes
• Azure
• Azure DevOps
• PowerShell
• Azure Portal
• Active Directory
• Windows Authentication
• SAML
• OAuth
• Go
• Java
• C++
• REST APIs
• Microservices
• EAP

Benefits

• Total rewards program with personalized coverage
• 401K savings plan vested from day one with a 6% match
• Tuition assistance
• Mental healthcare benefits
• Fertility and adoption assistance
• Workplace flexibility (GEICO Flex) allowing up to four weeks remote per year

The GEICO Pledge

Great Company: GEICO supports customers through life’s twists and turns. The mission is to protect people when they need help most, with ongoing evolution to meet new needs.

Great Careers: We offer opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive via personalized development programs, including leading training, certification assistance, and mentoring.

Great Culture: An inclusive culture rooted in integrity, action, and a shared purpose, valuing diverse perspectives and supportive leadership that drives performance.

Engagement and Recognition: Programs that recognize the positive impact of our work on customers' lives.

Great Rewards: Compensation and benefits designed to support physical, mental, and financial well-being.

Comprehensive Total Rewards: A personalized benefits package for overall well-being, including financial and health coverage.

Financial benefits: Market-competitive pay, a 401K plan with a 6% match, performance-based incentives, and tuition assistance.

Additional benefits: Mental healthcare support and fertility and adoption assistance.

Flexibility: workplace flexibility through GEICO Flex, allowing up to four weeks of remote work per year.