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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Staff Engineer, Software Engineering (HYBRID) - **Company:** GEICO - **Location:** Bethesda, MD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $260,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Application Frameworks, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Information Systems, Databases, Continuous Integration, Data Systems, Relational Databases, Software Design Patterns, Distributed Systems, Amazon DynamoDB, Fault Tolerance, Github, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MySQL, NoSQL, Octopus Deploy, Redis, Cloud Services, Software Engineering, Rust (Programming Language), Google Cloud, Apache Spark, Reliability of Systems, Technical Debt, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Apache Flink, Deployment Automation, Cassandra, Apache Kafka, Build Tools, Stream Processing, Serverless Computing, Docker, Jenkins, Golang, Programming Languages - **Published:** May 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=5e07abfbf2e0a010 ## About the Role * Deep expertise in infrastructure systems, including compute platforms (Kubernetes, Docker, cloud services), networking, and storage * Strong database experience across relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL solutions (MongoDB, Cassandra, Redis, DynamoDB) * Demonstrated experience applying AI to solve real-world problems in production environments * Expert-level proficiency in at least two programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, Go, Rust) * Experience designing and building distributed systems at scale * Strong understanding of cloud platforms (Azure OR AWS) and infrastructure-as-code practices * Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, build systems, and deployment automation (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, ArgoCD) * Background in building real-time data processing systems (Kafka, Flink, Spark) * Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences * Experience working in a platform engineering team, building internal developer platforms or shared infrastructure services, * 10+ years of professional software development experience, with a proven track record of increasing technical scope and impact * 6+ years of experience in open-source frameworks * 5+ years of development in a large-scale, mission-critical environment * Hands-on work experience coaching and mentor personnel in a technical environment * 5+ years of experience with one of the public clouds - AWS, GCP, Azure, or another cloud service * 5+ years of experience working in a platform engineering team, building internal developer platforms or shared infrastructure services, * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent education or work experience ## Description We are seeking a highly accomplished Senior Staff Engineer to join our engineering organization and drive technical excellence across our platform. This is a pivotal role for a seasoned engineer who combines deep hands-on expertise with the ability to influence technical direction at the organizational level. As a Senior Staff Engineer, you will be architecting scalable infrastructure, mentoring engineering teams, and applying cutting-edge AI solutions to solve complex, business-critical problems. You will work at the intersection of infrastructure, data systems, and applied artificial intelligence, ensuring our technology stack is robust, efficient, and positioned for future growth., As a Senior Staff Engineer, you will: * Define and drive the technical vision for infrastructure and AI-powered systems across the organization * Design, architect, and implement highly scalable, fault-tolerant distributed systems * Lead technical decision-making on critical projects, balancing short-term needs with long-term sustainability * Establish and champion engineering best practices, design patterns, and coding standards * Architect and optimize compute infrastructure for performance, reliability, and cost efficiency * Design and implement database solutions (relational and NoSQL) that scale to meet business demands * Drive cloud infrastructure strategy, including containerization, orchestration, and serverless architectures * Ensure system reliability, observability, and operational excellence across all platform components * Identify and prioritize opportunities to apply AI/ML to solve high-impact business problems * Stay current with emerging AI technologies and evaluate their applicability to business challenges * Mentor and grow senior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning * Conduct design reviews and provide constructive feedback on technical proposals * Collaborate cross-functionally with product, design, and business stakeholders * Lead complex, ambiguous projects from conception through delivery * Drive pragmatic trade-offs between technical debt, velocity, and quality * Contribute hands-on to critical codebases when needed * Champion operational excellence and incident management best practices, Great Rewards: We offer compensation and benefits built to enhance your physical well-being, mental and emotional health and financial future. * 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. ## Related Videos - [Leveraging Real time data in FSIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/806-leveraging-real-time-data-in-fsis) - [MySQL Protocol Features You Should Be Aware Of](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100267-mysql-protocol-features-you-should-be-aware-of) - [Reducing LLM Calls with Vector Search Patterns - Raphael De Lio (Redis)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1714-reducing-llm-calls-with-vector-search-patterns-raphael-de-lio-redis) - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [Accelerating Authentication Architecture: Taking Passwordless to the Next Level](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/733-accelerating-authentication-architecture-taking-passwordless-to-the-next-level) - [NoSQL Data Modeling for Front-end Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/297-nosql-data-modeling-for-front-end-developers) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [How to Answer the Interview Question: “Why Do You Want to Be a Software Engineer?”](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/392-how-to-answer-the-interview-question-why-do-you-want-to-be-a-software-engineer) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers)