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GEICO

Staff Engineer

GEICO, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306

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For more information, please .**Position Description** Our Staff Engineer is a senior technical leader working across the organization to drive innovative solutions that provide friction-less experiences to our customers while maintaining the highest standards of protection and availability. Our team thrives in delivering high-quality Java-based technology products and services in a hyper-growth environment where priorities shift quickly. The ideal candidate has deep Java expertise, advanced distributed systems knowledge, and proven experience with modern backend technologies including Apache Kafka, Apache Spark, microservices, Kubernetes, and PostgreSQL optimization. Strong experience with AI technologies like SparkML, TensorFlow, and AI agents is highly valued as you'll help shape our technical strategy and AI integration roadmap.**Position Responsibilities** As a Staff Engineer, you will: 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**Qualifications** Extensive experience leading the architecture and design (architecture, design patterns, reliability, and scaling) of complex enterprise systems 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 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 expertiseExceptional problem-solving ability and technical leadership skillsProven ability to excel and lead in fast-paced, high-growth environments **Experience** 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 expertise3+ 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 **Education** Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent education or work experience.* 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.For more than 75 years, GEICO has stood out from the rest of the insurance industry! We are one of the nation's largest and fastest-growing auto insurers thanks to our low rates, outstanding service and clever marketing. We're an industry leader employing thousands of dedicated and hard-working associates. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, we offer associates training and career advancement in a financially stable and rewarding workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr