GEICO
Senior Staff Software Engineer – IaaS (Platform and Tools - VMs) (REMOTE)
GEICO, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
Overview
Senior Staff Software Engineer – IaaS (Platform and Tools - VMs) (REMOTE) Base pay range: $130,000.00/yr - $260,000.00/yr. This range is provided by GEICO. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Position Summary
GEICO is seeking an experienced Senior Staff Software Engineer with a passion for building high performance, low maintenance, zero-downtime platforms and applications. You will help drive our insurance business transformation as we transition from a traditional IT model to a tech organization with engineering excellence as its mission, while co-creating a culture of psychological safety and continuous improvement. Position Description
Senior Staff Engineers work with Distinguished Engineers, Sr. Staff Engineers, and Sr. Engineers to innovate and build new systems, improve and enhance existing systems, and identify opportunities to apply knowledge to solve critical problems. You will lead the strategy and execution of a technical roadmap that increases velocity of delivering products and unlocks new engineering capabilities. The Platform and Tools team focuses on a secure, reliable, scalable, and highly efficient next-generation virtual machine management and orchestration platform running on Kubernetes. Ideal candidates will have strong technical expertise in software engineering, virtual machines, containers, Kubernetes (upstream), with proficiency in Kubevirt and the OpenStack and Azure IaaS platforms/APIs. Position Responsibilities Collaborate with product managers, team members, customers, and other engineering teams to solve tough problems. Execute a strategic software development plan for IaaS, encompassing virtual machines, containers, Kubernetes, Kubevirt, OpenStack, and Azure. Prioritize security and optimization for performance and efficiency across the development lifecycle. Own accountability for the quality, usability, and performance of the solutions. Share best practices and improve processes within and across teams. Fulfill on-call responsibilities and provide operational support. Qualifications
Strong software engineering and system architecture background. Experience with REST APIs, Kubernetes APIs, microservices, and containers. Experience with virtual machine provisioning frameworks utilizing Kubernetes operators such as Kubevirt or Crossplane. Experience with modern front-end frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js. Proficient in Kubernetes (K8s) with hands-on experience in cluster provisioning and management. Practical knowledge of Linux and Windows operating systems, internals, and command-line utilities. Comprehensive understanding of containerization technologies like Docker, Podman, and Rancher. Familiarity with ArgoCD, Cilium, Kubebuilder, and Kubevirt. Expertise in automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Cloud Init, Crossplane, Pulumi, Terraform) for streamlined infrastructure provisioning. Professional experience in software development using modern programming languages like Go (preferred) or Python, TypeScript, Java. Foundations in software engineering, system design, implementation best practices, and testing methodologies. Knowledge of security best practices for secure configurations and data protection. Experience optimizing CI/CD for efficient Kubernetes deployment and configuration using GitOps and ArgoCD. Familiarity with security protocols and products, including Active Directory, Windows Authentication, SAML, and OAuth. Knowledge of data structures and algorithms with strong problem-solving and proactive risk mitigation. Familiarity with Crossplane and/or Kubevirt for VM provisioning is highly desired. Ability to design and implement resilient, scalable, and efficient solutions; experience in building architecture and design, covering patterns, reliability, and scaling. Relevant cloud and container certifications. Excellent communication skills to convey technical concepts to diverse audiences. Experience
8+ years of PaaS and IaaS software development experience. 8+ years of professional software delivering customer-facing experiences using React or other UI frameworks. 5+ years in system design and implementation. 5+ years hands-on experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, or other cloud services. 4+ years working with open-source frameworks. 1+ year of leadership experience leading cross-functional technical teams. Education
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent education or work experience. Salary and Benefits
The annual salary range is $130,000.00 - $260,000.00. This range is a general guideline; final offer depends on factors including role scope, experience, education, location, and market considerations. GEICO does not sponsor new applicants for employment authorization for this position at this time. The GEICO Pledge: Great Company, Great Culture, Great Rewards and Great Careers. Comprehensive Total Rewards program with personalized coverage for you and your family. Financial benefits including market-competitive compensation; 401K with 6% match; performance incentives; and tuition assistance. Access to benefits such as mental healthcare and fertility/adoption assistance. Workplace flexibility, including GEICO Flex allowing remote work from anywhere in the US for up to four weeks per year. The equal employment opportunity policy of GEICO provides fair and equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability or genetic information, in compliance with applicable laws. GEICO hires and promotes based on qualifications. We reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities. We do not tolerate harassment and are committed to a respectful, inclusive environment. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Engineering and Information Technology Industries: Insurance
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Senior Staff Software Engineer – IaaS (Platform and Tools - VMs) (REMOTE) Base pay range: $130,000.00/yr - $260,000.00/yr. This range is provided by GEICO. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Position Summary
GEICO is seeking an experienced Senior Staff Software Engineer with a passion for building high performance, low maintenance, zero-downtime platforms and applications. You will help drive our insurance business transformation as we transition from a traditional IT model to a tech organization with engineering excellence as its mission, while co-creating a culture of psychological safety and continuous improvement. Position Description
Senior Staff Engineers work with Distinguished Engineers, Sr. Staff Engineers, and Sr. Engineers to innovate and build new systems, improve and enhance existing systems, and identify opportunities to apply knowledge to solve critical problems. You will lead the strategy and execution of a technical roadmap that increases velocity of delivering products and unlocks new engineering capabilities. The Platform and Tools team focuses on a secure, reliable, scalable, and highly efficient next-generation virtual machine management and orchestration platform running on Kubernetes. Ideal candidates will have strong technical expertise in software engineering, virtual machines, containers, Kubernetes (upstream), with proficiency in Kubevirt and the OpenStack and Azure IaaS platforms/APIs. Position Responsibilities Collaborate with product managers, team members, customers, and other engineering teams to solve tough problems. Execute a strategic software development plan for IaaS, encompassing virtual machines, containers, Kubernetes, Kubevirt, OpenStack, and Azure. Prioritize security and optimization for performance and efficiency across the development lifecycle. Own accountability for the quality, usability, and performance of the solutions. Share best practices and improve processes within and across teams. Fulfill on-call responsibilities and provide operational support. Qualifications
Strong software engineering and system architecture background. Experience with REST APIs, Kubernetes APIs, microservices, and containers. Experience with virtual machine provisioning frameworks utilizing Kubernetes operators such as Kubevirt or Crossplane. Experience with modern front-end frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js. Proficient in Kubernetes (K8s) with hands-on experience in cluster provisioning and management. Practical knowledge of Linux and Windows operating systems, internals, and command-line utilities. Comprehensive understanding of containerization technologies like Docker, Podman, and Rancher. Familiarity with ArgoCD, Cilium, Kubebuilder, and Kubevirt. Expertise in automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Cloud Init, Crossplane, Pulumi, Terraform) for streamlined infrastructure provisioning. Professional experience in software development using modern programming languages like Go (preferred) or Python, TypeScript, Java. Foundations in software engineering, system design, implementation best practices, and testing methodologies. Knowledge of security best practices for secure configurations and data protection. Experience optimizing CI/CD for efficient Kubernetes deployment and configuration using GitOps and ArgoCD. Familiarity with security protocols and products, including Active Directory, Windows Authentication, SAML, and OAuth. Knowledge of data structures and algorithms with strong problem-solving and proactive risk mitigation. Familiarity with Crossplane and/or Kubevirt for VM provisioning is highly desired. Ability to design and implement resilient, scalable, and efficient solutions; experience in building architecture and design, covering patterns, reliability, and scaling. Relevant cloud and container certifications. Excellent communication skills to convey technical concepts to diverse audiences. Experience
8+ years of PaaS and IaaS software development experience. 8+ years of professional software delivering customer-facing experiences using React or other UI frameworks. 5+ years in system design and implementation. 5+ years hands-on experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, or other cloud services. 4+ years working with open-source frameworks. 1+ year of leadership experience leading cross-functional technical teams. Education
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent education or work experience. Salary and Benefits
The annual salary range is $130,000.00 - $260,000.00. This range is a general guideline; final offer depends on factors including role scope, experience, education, location, and market considerations. GEICO does not sponsor new applicants for employment authorization for this position at this time. The GEICO Pledge: Great Company, Great Culture, Great Rewards and Great Careers. Comprehensive Total Rewards program with personalized coverage for you and your family. Financial benefits including market-competitive compensation; 401K with 6% match; performance incentives; and tuition assistance. Access to benefits such as mental healthcare and fertility/adoption assistance. Workplace flexibility, including GEICO Flex allowing remote work from anywhere in the US for up to four weeks per year. The equal employment opportunity policy of GEICO provides fair and equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability or genetic information, in compliance with applicable laws. GEICO hires and promotes based on qualifications. We reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities. We do not tolerate harassment and are committed to a respectful, inclusive environment. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Engineering and Information Technology Industries: Insurance
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