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5d ago

Staff Engineer, Software Engineering

GEICO Palo Alto, CA

Palo Alto, CA

5d ago

$100k - $230k/yr Full time Senior Active Directory Azure

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Job Description

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.

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