Staff Engineer, Software Engineering

GEICO is seeking a Staff Engineer in Software Engineering to lead SRE Availability and Incident Management from its onsite Palo Alto location. This role drives the strategy and execution of a technical roadmap, collaborates across product and engineering teams, and mentors engineers to elevate the organization’s engineering capabilities. A bachelor’s degree and a minimum of two years’ experience are required, with a salary range of USD 100,000 to 230,000 per year.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and thought leadership across multiple domains and the enterprise.
• Collaborate with product managers, team members, customers, and other engineering teams to tackle high-impact problems.
• Develop and execute a technical software development strategy spanning diverse domains.
• Ensure the quality, usability, and performance of solutions.
• Apply languages such as Python and C# (and other object-oriented languages), SQL, NoSQL databases, containerization with Docker and Kubernetes, and Azure tools and services.
• Serve as a role model and mentor, coaching the engineering and product communities and influencing executives.
• Share best practices and drive process improvements across teams.
• Analyze cost, forecast, and integrate findings into business plans.
• Define resource requirements, evaluate operational processes, measure outcomes, adapt, and sponsor continuous learning.

Requirements

• Proven ability to design, run experiments, and influence engineering direction and product roadmaps.
• Experience partnering with engineering teams and translating research into production.
• Track record of publications in credible conferences and journals.
• Experience with continuous delivery and infrastructure as code.
• Strong knowledge of computer science data structures and algorithms.
• Ability to solve analytical problems using quantitative approaches.
• Capability to thrive in a fast-paced, startup-like environment.
• Familiarity with developer tooling across the software development life cycle (task management, source code, building, deployment, operations, real-time communication).
• Proficiency in at least two modern languages (Go, Java, C++, Python, or C#) with object-oriented design experience.
• Experience with microservices architecture and extensible REST APIs.
• Experience designing architecture and design patterns for reliability and scalability of new and existing systems.
• Knowledge of DevOps concepts, cloud architecture, and Azure DevOps operational framework.
• Experience with PowerShell scripting.
• Experience with Azure Portal and other operational portals.
• Experience with application monitoring tools and performance assessments.
• In-depth knowledge of data center structure, capabilities, and Azure native services.
• Experience with security protocols and products, including Active Directory, Windows Authentication, SAML, and OAuth.
• Experience with Azure Network considerations such as subscriptions and security zoning.
• Ability to design and develop ALM features.
• Experience in development and management of EAP.

Technologies

• Python
• C#
• SQL
• NoSQL
• Docker
• Kubernetes
• Azure / Azure DevOps
• PowerShell
• Azure Portal
• Active Directory
• Windows Authentication
• SAML
• OAuth
• Go
• Java
• C++
• REST APIs
• Microservices
• EAP

Benefits

• Total rewards program with personalized coverage
• 401K savings plan vested from day one with a 6% match
• Tuition assistance
• Mental healthcare benefits
• Fertility and adoption assistance
• GEICO Flex workplace flexibility allowing up to four weeks remote per year

The GEICO Pledge

• Great Company: GEICO supports customers through life’s twists and turns, aiming to protect people when they need it most and continually evolving to meet changing needs.
• Great Careers: Opportunities for learning and growth through tailored development programs, training, certification support, and mentoring with supportive leaders.
• Great Culture: An inclusive environment grounded in integrity, action, and a shared purpose, valuing diverse perspectives and belonging.
• Employee engagement and recognition programs that highlight the positive impact of our work.
• Great Rewards: Compensation and benefits designed to support physical, mental, and financial well-being.
• A comprehensive Total Rewards program with personalized coverage for you and your family.
• Financial benefits including a market-competitive package, day-one 401K with 6% match, performance incentives, and tuition assistance.
• Access to mental health resources and fertility/adoption support.
• GEICO Flex program enabling workplace flexibility and remote work options up to four weeks per year.