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GEICO This range is provided by GEICO. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range
$110,000.00/yr - $230,000.00/yr At GEICO, we offer a rewarding career where your ambitions are met with endless possibilities. Every day we honor our iconic brand by offering quality coverage to millions of customers and being there when they need us most. We thrive through relentless innovation to exceed our customers’ expectations while making a real impact for our company through our shared purpose. When you join our company, we want you to feel valued, supported and proud to work here. That’s why we offer The GEICO Pledge: Great Company, Great Culture, Great Rewards and Great Careers. Position Summary Join a team that's rewriting the rules of insurance technology through AI-driven innovation. You'll be at the forefront of our digital transformation, working with cutting-edge artificial intelligence, machine learning, and modern technologies while helping establish GEICO as a leader in insurance innovation. 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
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 Define technical standards, create enterprise-level reusable application and database components/patterns from both business and technology perspectives 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 Qualifications 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 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 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 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 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 Education Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent education or work experience. Advanced coursework or certification in AI/ML, data engineering, or distributed systems (preferred) Technical leadership certification or advanced degree (preferred) Annual Salary $110,000.00 - $230,000.00 The GEICO Pledge Great Company:
At GEICO, we help our customers through life’s twists and turns. Great Careers:
We offer a career where you can learn, grow, and thrive through personalized development programs. Great Culture:
We foster an inclusive culture of shared success, rooted in integrity, a bias for action and a winning mindset. Great Rewards:
We offer compensation and benefits built to enhance your physical well-being, mental and emotional health and financial future. 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. The equal employment opportunity policy of the GEICO Companies provides for a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants 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 federal, state and local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Staff Engineer
role at
GEICO This range is provided by GEICO. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range
$110,000.00/yr - $230,000.00/yr At GEICO, we offer a rewarding career where your ambitions are met with endless possibilities. Every day we honor our iconic brand by offering quality coverage to millions of customers and being there when they need us most. We thrive through relentless innovation to exceed our customers’ expectations while making a real impact for our company through our shared purpose. When you join our company, we want you to feel valued, supported and proud to work here. That’s why we offer The GEICO Pledge: Great Company, Great Culture, Great Rewards and Great Careers. Position Summary Join a team that's rewriting the rules of insurance technology through AI-driven innovation. You'll be at the forefront of our digital transformation, working with cutting-edge artificial intelligence, machine learning, and modern technologies while helping establish GEICO as a leader in insurance innovation. 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
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 Define technical standards, create enterprise-level reusable application and database components/patterns from both business and technology perspectives 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 Qualifications 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 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 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 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 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 Education Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent education or work experience. Advanced coursework or certification in AI/ML, data engineering, or distributed systems (preferred) Technical leadership certification or advanced degree (preferred) Annual Salary $110,000.00 - $230,000.00 The GEICO Pledge Great Company:
At GEICO, we help our customers through life’s twists and turns. Great Careers:
We offer a career where you can learn, grow, and thrive through personalized development programs. Great Culture:
We foster an inclusive culture of shared success, rooted in integrity, a bias for action and a winning mindset. Great Rewards:
We offer compensation and benefits built to enhance your physical well-being, mental and emotional health and financial future. 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. The equal employment opportunity policy of the GEICO Companies provides for a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants 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 federal, state and local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr