Staff Engineer

GEICO; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

GEICO in Richardson, TX is seeking a Staff Engineer to design, build, and evolve our Application Container Services platform, enabling engineering teams to deploy modern cloud workloads with speed and reliability.

You will partner with Managers and Engineers to deliver scalable, secure systems at enterprise scale, drive platform modernization, and mentor junior staff while advancing AI-assisted development and DevOps practices.

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 and operating large-scale PaaS or cloud-native platforms in production
• Deep hands-on expertise with Kubernetes and the broader cloud-native ecosystem (Knative, KEDA, ArgoCD, Istio, Service Mesh)
• Experience with Azure Functions, Azure App Services, AKS, or serverless compute platforms
• Strong proficiency in one or more languages: Go, Python, C#.NET, Java or PowerShell
• Experience with GitOps and infrastructure-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, or Copilot)
• Experience with FinOps practices and cloud cost optimization strategies

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Kubernetes

Cloud-native tech

Knative

KEDA

ArgoCD

Istio

Service mesh

Azure

Infrastructure as Code

Go

Python

Java

C#.NET

PowerShell

GitOps

CI/CD

AI tools

FinOps

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or equivalent education or work experience

Tools

Terraform

Job description

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.

Summary

Are you passionate about building enterprise-level cloud-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 our engineering teams to deploy and operate modern cloud workloads with speed, reliability, and confidence.

Description

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, and identify new opportunities to solve critical problems at enterprise scale. The ideal candidate brings a deep understanding of Cloud technologies, 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 Will Do

• 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

• Deep expertise in Kubernetes and cloud-native technologies (Knative, KEDA, ArgoCD, Istio / Service mesh)
• Hands-on experience with Azure Cloud services and infrastructure-as-code
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages: Go, Python, Java, C#.NET, or PowerShell
• Solid understanding of GitOps workflows, 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 and operating large-scale PaaS or cloud-native platforms in production
• Deep hands-on expertise with Kubernetes and the broader cloud-native ecosystem (Knative, KEDA, ArgoCD, Istio, Service Mesh)
• Experience with Azure Functions, Azure App Services, AKS, or serverless compute platforms.
• Strong proficiency in one or more languages: Go, Python, C#.NET, Java or PowerShell
• Experience with GitOps and infrastructure-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, or Copilot)
• 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.

GEICO will consider sponsoring a new qualified 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.