GEICO · 3 months ago
Staff Engineer [Hybrid]
Chevy Chase, MD
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$115K/yr - $230K/yr
6+ years expGEICO is a leading insurance company committed to innovation and quality service. They are seeking a Staff Engineer to drive technical strategy and implement innovative solutions in insurance technology, leveraging AI and modern technologies to enhance customer experiences and streamline operations.
Auto InsuranceFinancial ServicesGovernmentInsuranceInternetMobile
Responsibilities
Lead the design, architecture, and implementation of complex, scalable, resilient distributed systems
Drive technical strategy and product definition, leveraging your expertise to influence organizational technical direction
Lead cross-functional initiatives throughout the entire software lifecycle and mentor engineering teams
Lead and facilitate design sessions, architecture reviews, and code reviews to elevate engineering excellence across the organization
Define technical standards, create enterprise-level reusable application and database components/patterns from both business and technology perspectives
Master programming languages including Java, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, and Container Orchestration services including Docker and Kubernetes, and Azure tools and services across the software development life cycle to architect advanced Java applications and high-performance PostgreSQL solutions
Drive technical decisions for Flutter and ReactJS development initiatives for cross-platform mobile and web application development
Lead ML technology initiatives including TensorFlow, PyTorch, and Scikit-learn to architect machine learning model integration into production Java applications
Design and architect Agentic AI systems that automate business processes and enhance customer experiences
Lead the implementation of enterprise-scale data pipelines using Apache Kafka and Spark for ML model inference and training
Mentor senior and junior engineers, drive knowledge sharing initiatives, and establish technical best practices
Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes and technical excellence across multiple teams
Qualification
Required
Expert-level fluency and specialization with Java and at least two other modern languages such as Java, Python, C++ or C# including advanced object-oriented design
Proven expertise in micro-services architecture, extensible REST APIs, and enterprise-scale distributed systems
Advanced understanding of DevOps Concepts, Cloud Architecture, and infrastructure automation
Extensive experience leading the architecture and design (architecture, design patterns, reliability, and scaling) of complex enterprise systems
Advanced PostgreSQL expertise including database design, implementation, administration, and performance optimization
Proven experience with application monitoring tools, performance assessments, and system optimization
Strong experience with Kubernetes, continuous delivery, and infrastructure as code
Advanced knowledge of developer tooling across the software development life cycle (task management, source code, building, deployment, operations, real-time communication)
Experience with AI/ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Scikit-learn and expertise in machine learning model integration
Experience with Agentic AI systems and autonomous decision-making frameworks
Knowledge of Flutter and ReactJS initiatives for cross-platform mobile and enterprise web application development
Deep knowledge of security protocols and products: Active Directory, Windows Authentication, SAML, OAuth, and enterprise security practices
Expert-level knowledge of CS data structures, algorithms, and system design principles
Advanced SQL scripting skills and database optimization expertise
Exceptional problem-solving ability and technical leadership skills
Proven ability to excel and lead in fast-paced, high-growth environments
6+ years of professional software development experience with Java frameworks and enterprise distributed systems
4+ years of experience leading system architecture, design patterns, and scalable backend development
4+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, or another cloud service, with proven AI/ML services expertise
3+ years of experience with big data technologies, real-time processing, and machine learning frameworks
2+ years of experience leading Apache Kafka, Spark, or similar distributed data processing technology initiatives
Proven experience with AI/ML model integration in production environments and leading ML initiatives
Experience mentoring engineering teams and driving technical excellence
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent education or work experience
Preferred
Advanced coursework or certification in AI/ML, data engineering, or distributed systems
Technical leadership certification or advanced degree
Benefits
Comprehensive Total Rewards program that offers personalized coverage tailor-made for you and your family’s overall well-being.
Financial benefits including market-competitive compensation; a 401K savings plan vested from day one that offers a 6% match; performance and recognition-based incentives; and tuition assistance.
Access to additional benefits like mental healthcare as well as fertility and adoption assistance.
Supports flexibility- We provide workplace flexibility as well as our GEICO Flex program, which offers the ability to work from anywhere in the US for up to four weeks per year.
Company
GEICO
GEICO, Government Employees Insurance Company, has been providing affordable auto insurance since 1936. It is a sub-organization of Berkshire Hathaway.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown1996-01-01Acquired
Leadership Team
Todd Combs
Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer
Clayton Johnson
Sr. Director of Product Management
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