Senior Staff Engineer - Productivity Platform & AI

GEICO; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

GEICO in Chicago seeks a Senior Staff Engineer to set technical direction and deliver secure, resilient Microsoft 365 and AI capabilities. This role leads architecture across cross-functional teams, mentoring engineers while shaping standards for security, reliability, and operational readiness.

The candidate will remain hands-on with software engineering, PowerShell, APIs, and infrastructure as code, translating complex requirements into scalable, measurable solutions with clear roadmaps.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience engineering and operating complex enterprise platforms.
• Strong proficiency in PowerShell, .NET, C#, and at least one other language.
• Advanced M365 administration, AI, and Copilot experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture, design, and delivery of Microsoft 365 and AI capabilities.
• Hands-on engineering with APIs, infrastructure as code, and telemetry.
• Define standards for security, reliability, and performance.
• Mentor engineers and drive cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

PowerShell

.NET

C#

Python/Java/Go/JS

Microsoft Graph APIs

Git & CI/CD

Automation & IaC

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS, Engineering, IS, or related field

Tools

PowerShell

Git

CI/CD

Microsoft Graph

Job description

GEICO in Chicago seeks a Senior Staff Engineer to set technical direction and deliver secure, resilient Microsoft 365 and AI capabilities. This role leads architecture across cross-functional teams, mentoring engineers while shaping standards for security, reliability, and operational readiness.

The candidate will remain hands-on with software engineering, PowerShell, APIs, and infrastructure as code, translating complex requirements into scalable, measurable solutions with clear roadmaps.