Why Join GEICO?
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 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.
Are you passionate about building enterpriselevelcloud-native platforms at scale? GEICO's Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS)- Serverless team is looking for a Staff Engineer to help design, build, and evolve our Application Container Services (ACS)platform,enabling ourengineering teams to deploy and operate modern cloud workloads with speed, reliability, and confidence.
Our Staff Engineer is a lead member of the engineering staff working across the 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, andidentifynew opportunities to solve critical problems at enterprise scale.The ideal candidate brings a deep understanding ofCloudtechnologies, 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 willdo
Influence and build technical vision with engineering teams, product partners, and leadership to solve complex platform challenges
Architect scalable, reliable, and secure cloud-native solutions using modern technologies and best practices
Lead design sessions and code reviews that elevate engineering quality across the organization
Drive platform modernization initiatives, including infrastructure lifecycle management and migration tooling
Champion observability, security compliance, and production reliability across all platform services
Adopt and promote AI-driven development practices to accelerate delivery and improve developer experience
Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement
Collaborate cross-functionally to support critical product teams through production readiness and go-live milestones
As a Staff Engineer, you will bring:
Deepexpertisein Kubernetes and cloud-native technologies (Knative, KEDA,ArgoCD, IstioService mesh)
Hands-on experience with AzureCloud services and infrastructure-as-code
Proficiencyin one or moreprogramminglanguages: Go, Python,Java, C#NET, or PowerShell
Solid understanding ofGitOpsworkflows, CI/CD pipelines, and container security best practices
A collaborative, ownership-driven mindset with experience leading platform-scale initiatives
Qualifications:
8+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 3 years in a senior or lead engineering role
4+ years of experience in open-source technologies such as Kubernetes.
Proven experience designing andoperatinglarge-scale PaaS or cloud-native platforms in production
Deep hands-onexpertisewith Kubernetes and the broader cloud-native ecosystem (Knative, KEDA,ArgoCD, Istio, Service Mesh)
Experience with Azure Functions, Azure AppServices, AKS, or serverlesscomputeplatforms.
Strongproficiencyin one or more languages: Go, Python, C#.NET, Java or PowerShell
Experience withGitOpsandinfrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform
Demonstrated ability to lead technical design, architecture reviews, and cross-team engineering initiatives
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on reliability, scalability, and observability
Hands-on experience with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Cursor,orCopilot)
Experience with FinOps practices and cloud cost optimization strategies
Education:
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or equivalent education or work experience
Annual Salary
$110,000.00 - $230,000.00
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.
At this time, GEICO will not sponsor a new 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.
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.
GEICO (Government Employees Insurance Company) offers a variety of insurance such as vehicle, property, business, life, umbrella, travel, pet, jewelry and more.
The company, which was founded in 1936, is the third-largest auto insurer in the United States and insures vehicles in all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
GEICO, a member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, constantly strives to make lives better by protecting people against unexpected events while saving them money and providing an outstanding customer experience. Visit geico.com to learn more
▪️ Building a Diverse Workforce ▪️
We are building a diverse and inclusive workforce. GEICO is dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported. Our company is focused on building a diverse workforce through a culture of intentional inclusion.
▪️ Supporting Our Communities ▪️
Our commitment to being an engaged and involved corporate citizen is important to us. We work with supportive partners across the country that help us provide resources for people in need. Authenticity and inclusiveness are paramount as we give back to our communities.
▪️GEICO Cares ▪️
Our employees can make a big impact by participating in company-wide social impact programs such as Giving Back Together and FastPitch. They can also volunteer with local and national organizations such as Shoes That Fit, Reading is Fundamental, and more. To learn more, visit GEICO in the Community.
GEICO Has Office Locations In:
Regional offices:
• Buffalo, New York
• Dallas, Texas
• Fredericksburg, Virginia
• Indianapolis, Indiana
• Lakeland, Florida
• Macon, Georgia
• San Diego, California
• Tucson, Arizona
• Virginia Beach, Virginia
• Woodbury, New York
Service centers:
• Honolulu, Hawaii
• Kansas City, Kansas
• Iowa City, Iowa
Claims centers:
• Houston, Texas
• Marlton, New Jersey
• Seattle, Washington
Headquarters
Chevy Chase, MD
