GEICO
Director of Machine Learning Engineering, Document Intelligence
GEICO, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306
Director of Machine Learning Engineering, Document Intelligence
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Director of Machine Learning Engineering, Document Intelligence
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GEICO
Base pay range: $150,000.00/yr - $300,000.00/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.
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.
Overview GEICO is on a multi-year journey to transform the insurance industry with Artificial Intelligence.
The Team The AI Modeling and Research team is part of the AI Org, a strategic investment with the mission to transform GEICO into an AI‑first company. The AI Org is led by Vice President, Head of AI, and is in the Technology, Product and AI (TPA) org at GEICO. TPA is led by the Chief Technology, Product and AI Officer, who reports to the CEO.
The Role Purpose We are looking for a highly experienced Director of Machine Learning Engineering who has deep insights into ML modeling for document intelligence (signal generation, classification, ranking, fine tuning and more) and can lead a large team to build backend systems to support major use cases (Claims, Services, Underwriting, Sales, Corporate functions) across the company. The candidate should build close partnerships with product, engineering and operation leadership across the company. This role will report directly to the Senior Director of AI Modeling and Research.
Responsibilities
Lead the strategy, design, and delivery of document intelligence model systems for the whole company, enabling end‑to‑end document understanding for Geico’s businesses.
Partner with cross‑functional stakeholders to define technical roadmaps aligned with business goals.
Architect scalable and reliable model ecosystems for all types of document intelligence use cases.
Establish and drive best practices in ML modeling, data organization, model management, and observability.
Mentor, hire, and grow a high‑performing team of engineers focused on ML modeling.
Ensure compliance with data privacy and security standards.
Continuously improve system performance, scalability, and user experience.
Provide state‑of‑the‑art consultation to the Head of AI and Chief AI Officer with regard to document intelligence technologies.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or AI/ML. Advanced degree in AI/ML is a plus.
10+ years of hands‑on experience in AI/ML in a production environment.
4+ years hands‑on expertise in AI/ML for document intelligence.
8+ years of experience in Software Engineering Management.
Successful leadership experience in managing and scaling engineering teams of size ≥ 15.
Strong communication and collaboration skills across technical and non‑technical teams.
4+ years experience in building cross‑functional partnerships with product and business.
Annual Salary $150,000.00 - $300,000.00
At this time, GEICO will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
The GEICO Pledge Great Company: At GEICO, we help our customers through life’s twists and turns. Our mission is to protect people when they need it most and we’re constantly evolving to stay ahead of their needs.
Great Culture: We foster an inclusive culture of shared success, rooted in integrity, a bias for action and a winning mindset.
Great Careers: We offer a career where you can learn, grow, and thrive through personalized development programs.
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, 401K with 6% match, performance and recognition‑based incentives, tuition assistance, mental healthcare, fertility and adoption assistance, flexibility via the GEICO Flex program.
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. GEICO hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.
GEICO reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to receive equal employment opportunity and/or perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship to the Company. This applies to all applicants and associates. GEICO also provides a work environment in which each associate is able to be productive and work to the best of their ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment. We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment with mutual respect by and for all associates and applicants.
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Director of Machine Learning Engineering, Document Intelligence
role at
GEICO
Base pay range: $150,000.00/yr - $300,000.00/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.
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.
Overview GEICO is on a multi-year journey to transform the insurance industry with Artificial Intelligence.
The Team The AI Modeling and Research team is part of the AI Org, a strategic investment with the mission to transform GEICO into an AI‑first company. The AI Org is led by Vice President, Head of AI, and is in the Technology, Product and AI (TPA) org at GEICO. TPA is led by the Chief Technology, Product and AI Officer, who reports to the CEO.
The Role Purpose We are looking for a highly experienced Director of Machine Learning Engineering who has deep insights into ML modeling for document intelligence (signal generation, classification, ranking, fine tuning and more) and can lead a large team to build backend systems to support major use cases (Claims, Services, Underwriting, Sales, Corporate functions) across the company. The candidate should build close partnerships with product, engineering and operation leadership across the company. This role will report directly to the Senior Director of AI Modeling and Research.
Responsibilities
Lead the strategy, design, and delivery of document intelligence model systems for the whole company, enabling end‑to‑end document understanding for Geico’s businesses.
Partner with cross‑functional stakeholders to define technical roadmaps aligned with business goals.
Architect scalable and reliable model ecosystems for all types of document intelligence use cases.
Establish and drive best practices in ML modeling, data organization, model management, and observability.
Mentor, hire, and grow a high‑performing team of engineers focused on ML modeling.
Ensure compliance with data privacy and security standards.
Continuously improve system performance, scalability, and user experience.
Provide state‑of‑the‑art consultation to the Head of AI and Chief AI Officer with regard to document intelligence technologies.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or AI/ML. Advanced degree in AI/ML is a plus.
10+ years of hands‑on experience in AI/ML in a production environment.
4+ years hands‑on expertise in AI/ML for document intelligence.
8+ years of experience in Software Engineering Management.
Successful leadership experience in managing and scaling engineering teams of size ≥ 15.
Strong communication and collaboration skills across technical and non‑technical teams.
4+ years experience in building cross‑functional partnerships with product and business.
Annual Salary $150,000.00 - $300,000.00
At this time, GEICO will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
The GEICO Pledge Great Company: At GEICO, we help our customers through life’s twists and turns. Our mission is to protect people when they need it most and we’re constantly evolving to stay ahead of their needs.
Great Culture: We foster an inclusive culture of shared success, rooted in integrity, a bias for action and a winning mindset.
Great Careers: We offer a career where you can learn, grow, and thrive through personalized development programs.
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, 401K with 6% match, performance and recognition‑based incentives, tuition assistance, mental healthcare, fertility and adoption assistance, flexibility via the GEICO Flex program.
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. GEICO hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.
GEICO reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to receive equal employment opportunity and/or perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship to the Company. This applies to all applicants and associates. GEICO also provides a work environment in which each associate is able to be productive and work to the best of their ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment. We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment with mutual respect by and for all associates and applicants.
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