Sobre esta vaga de Senior Staff Software Engineer - AI & Underwriting Platforms - Hybrid na GEICO
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.
Why This Role Matters
GEICO is re‑engineering underwriting at scale. As a Senior Staff Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in building the next generation of underwriting platforms that power decisions across all GEICO business lines. This is a high‑impact leadership role where you will design, build, and scale mission‑critical, AI‑enabled systems while helping transform GEICO from a traditional IT organization into a modern technology company.
You will work at the intersection of cloud‑native architecture, distributed systems, and applied AI, partnering closely with underwriting operations, product leaders, and senior engineers to eliminate manual processes and unlock smarter, faster decision‑making.
What You’ll Do
Lead the design and delivery of large‑scale, production‑ready underwriting platforms, including AI and LLM‑powered capabilities
Architect highly available, secure, and scalable services that support enterprise‑level workloads
Drive end‑to‑end ownership of systems—from concept and architecture through production and long‑term evolution
Provide technical leadership across multiple teams, influencing architecture, design patterns, and engineering standards
Mentor and grow senior and mid‑level engineers, setting a high bar for engineering excellence
Partner closely with Product, Operations, and Engineering Leadership to deliver measurable business outcomes
Modernize legacy systems through cloud migration, automation, and digital transformation initiatives
Champion best practices in observability, performance, reliability, and security
Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders
What You Bring
Technical Expertise
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
AI & Modern Engineering
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
Leadership & Collaboration
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
$110,000.00 - $260,000.00The 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.
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.
