The Senior Staff Engineer at GEICO will play a crucial role in re-engineering underwriting platforms that support all business lines. This position focuses on building AI-enabled systems while transitioning GEICO into a modern technology company. The engineer will collaborate with various teams to eliminate manual processes and enhance decision-making. This role requires a blend of technical expertise and leadership skills to drive innovation and architectural excellence.

• 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
• Deep experience with at least one modern programming language such as Java, Go, or C++
• Strong background in distributed systems and service-oriented architectures

• Lead the design and delivery of large-scale, production-ready underwriting platforms
• 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