Staff EngineerAt 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 on relentless innovation to exceed our customers' expectations while making a real impact on local communities nationwide.Founded in 1936, GEICO is a member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies and one of the largest auto insurers in the United States.
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.Our Staff Engineer is a lead member of the engineering staff working across the Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) Serverless organization to deliver a friction-free experience for our PaaS customers. You will partner with Managers, Sr.
Staff, and Engineers to innovate and build new systems, enhance existing ones, and identify new opportunities to solve critical problems at enterprise scale. The ideal candidate brings a deep understanding of Cloud technologies, risk analysis, engineering best practices, and strategic planning with the ability to design and implement highly scalable, available, and reliable systems with effective observability.As a Staff Engineer, you will do:Influence and build technical vision with engineering teams, product partners, and leadership to solve complex platform challengesArchitect scalable, reliable, and secure cloud-native solutions using modern technologies and best practicesLead design sessions and code reviews that elevate engineering quality across the organizationDrive platform modernization initiatives, including infrastructure lifecycle management and migration toolingChampion observability, security compliance, and production reliability across all platform servicesAdopt and promote AI-driven development practices to accelerate delivery and improve developer experienceMentor junior engineers and foster a culture of continuous learning and improvementCollaborate cross-functionally to support critical product teams through production readiness and go-live milestonesAs a Staff Engineer, you will bring:Deep expertise in Kubernetes and cloud-native technologies (Knative, KEDA, ArgoCD, Istio/Service mesh)Hands-on experience with Azure Cloud services and infrastructure-as-codeProficiency in one or more programming languages: Go, Python, Java, C#.NET, or PowerShellSolid understanding of GitOps workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and container security best practicesA collaborative, ownership-driven mindset with experience leading platform-scale initiativesQualifications:8+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 3 years in a senior or lead engineering role4+ years of experience in open-source technologies such as Kubernetes.Proven experience designing and operating large-scale PaaS or cloud-native platforms in productionDeep hands-on expertise with Kubernetes and the broader cloud-native ecosystem (Knative, KEDA, ArgoCD, Istio, Service Mesh)Experience with Azure Functions, Azure App Services, AKS, or serverless compute platforms.Strong proficiency in one or more languages: Go, Python, C#.NET, Java or PowerShellExperience with GitOps and infrastructure-as-code tools such as TerraformDemonstrated ability to lead technical design, architecture reviews, and cross-team engineering initiativesStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on reliability, scalability, and observabilityHands-on experience with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Cursor, or Copilot)Experience with FinOps practices and cloud cost optimization strategiesEducation:Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or equivalent education or work experienceAnnual Salary$110,000.00 - $230,000.00The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate.
Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate's work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations.GEICO will consider sponsoring a new qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position.The GEICO Pledge:Great Company: Protecting customers through life's twists and turns with innovation and integrity.Great Careers: Personalized development programs, mentorship, and certification assistance.Great Culture: Inclusive and collaborative culture rooted in shared success.Great Rewards: Competitive pay, benefits, and flexibility to support your well-being and future.