Senior Software Engineer - Infrastructure Engineering (Linux), OS Team

Socket.dev; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards program

401K match

Tuition assistance

GEICO Flex

Job summary

GEICO is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to help build high‑performance, secure, low maintenance platforms. You will work with distinguished engineers to deliver scalable containerized systems and drive transformation toward engineering excellence.

You will deploy and manage Docker and Kubernetes-based solutions, enforce security practices, and collaborate with teams across the stack to ensure reliability and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent education or work experience.
• 4+ years of professional PaaS and IaaS experience.
• 4+ years of experience working with Linux.
• 3+ years of experience with architecture and design.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure the security, availability, and performance of containerized applications.
• Contribute to the development of best practices and standards in container runtime technology.
• Play a hands‑on role in the deployment, scaling, and lifecycle management of containerized applications using Docker, Kubernetes, and related orchestration platforms.
• Collaborate effectively with other technical professionals and teams to ensure seamless integration of container runtimes with the overall technology stack.
• Implement and enforce security measures for container runtimes to protect against vulnerabilities and threats.
• Collaborate with quality assurance teams to ensure the reliability and efficiency of container runtime solutions.

Skills

Deep Linux knowledge

Linux kernel experience

Rust Golang C

Docker Kubernetes

Linux packaging

CI/CD tooling

Security awareness

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Information Systems

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Linux packaging (Debian, RPM)

Git/Jenkins/CircleCI/SonarQube

Job description

Position Summary

GEICO is seeking an experienced Engineer with a passion for building high-performance, secure, low maintenance, zero-downtime platforms, and applications. You will help drive our insurance business transformation as we transition from a traditional IT model to a tech organization with engineering excellence as its mission, while co‑creating the culture of psychological safety and continuous improvement.

Position Description

Our Senior Software Engineer works with our Distinguished Engineer, Staff Engineers, and other Senior Software Engineers to innovate and build new systems, improve, and enhance existing systems as well as identify new opportunities to apply your knowledge to solve critical problems. You will help in the delivery of high‑quality products, unlocking new engineering capabilities.

Position Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure the security, availability, and performance of containerized applications.
• Contribute to the development of best practices and standards in container runtime technology.
• Play a hands‑on role in the deployment, scaling, and lifecycle management of containerized applications using Docker, Kubernetes, and related orchestration platforms.
• Collaborate effectively with other technical professionals and teams to ensure seamless integration of container runtimes with the overall technology stack.
• Implement and enforce security measures for container runtimes to protect against vulnerabilities and threats.
• Collaborate with quality assurance teams to ensure the reliability and efficiency of container runtime solutions.

Qualifications

• Deep Linux knowledge
• Experience with the Linux kernel is desirable
• Fluent in one or more of the following languages: Rust, Golang, and/or C
• Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and related container orchestration platforms
• Experience with Linux packaging (Debian, RPM, etc.) is preferred
• Knowledge of developer tooling across the software development life cycle (task management, source code, building, deployment, test automation and related tools, operations, real‑time communication)
• Experience in CI/CD pipeline and related open‑source tools like Git/Jenkins/CircleCI/SonarQube
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement resilient, scalable, and efficient solutions
• Strong problem‑solving abilities and a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating security risks and vulnerabilities
• Excellent communication skills, able to communicate complete technical concepts to technical and non‑technical stakeholders

Experience

• 4+ years of professional PaaS and IaaS experience
• 4+ years of experience working with Linux
• 3+ years of experience with architecture and design

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent education or work experience

Annual Salary

$75,000.00 - $215,000.00

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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Total Rewards program that offers personalized coverage tailor‑made for you and your family’s overall well‑being.
• Financial benefits including market‑competitive compensation; a 401K savings plan vested from day one that offers a 6% match; performance and recognition‑based incentives; and tuition assistance.
• Access to additional benefits like mental healthcare as well as fertility and adoption assistance.
• Supports flexibility- We provide workplace flexibility as well as our GEICO Flex program, which offers the ability to work from anywhere in the US for up to four weeks per year.

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.