Senior Staff Software Engineer - AI & Underwriting Platforms - Hybrid

What You Bring

• Deep experience with at least one modern programming language (Java, Go, or C++)

• Strong background in distributed systems and service‑oriented architectures (REST, gRPC)

• Hands‑on experience designing and building cloud‑native systems on AWS, Azure, or GCP

• Fluency in DevOps and CI/CD, including infrastructure as code and operational best practices

• Advanced understanding of data structures, algorithms, and system design

• Proven experience with application monitoring, performance tuning, and observability tools

• Practical experience integrating AI/ML solutions, including LLMs, prompts, and RAG‑based approaches

• Experience building AI‑enabled applications via APIs or embedded solutions

• Curiosity and comfort working in an evolving AI‑driven engineering landscape

• Ability to lead through influence rather than authority

• Strong communication skills with a track record of collaborating across disciplines

• Comfort operating in a fast‑paced, startup‑like environment while delivering enterprise‑grade solutions

Experience Requirements

• 10+ years of professional software engineering experience, including senior‑level technical leadership

• 8+ years leading architecture and large‑scale system initiatives

• 4+ years building and operating systems in public cloud environments

• 3+ years working on AI/ML‑driven products or platforms

• Experience contributing to or leveraging open‑source frameworks

Why Join GEICO

• Build systems used at massive scale with real business impact

• Influence the technical direction of underwriting across the enterprise

• Work on modern, AI‑driven platforms, not green‑field demos

• Collaborate with experienced engineers and leaders who value innovation and ownership

• Be part of a long‑term transformation where your architectural decisions matter

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Annual Salary

The 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.

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.

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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.