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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Staff Software Engineer - Underwriting Services Platform Team - Hybrid - **Company:** GEICO - **Location:** Seattle, WA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $110,000.0 - $230,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), LTE (Telecommunication), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Application Frameworks, Microsoft Azure, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Engineering, Continuous Integration, Data Structures, Software Design Patterns, DevOps, Scrum Methodology, Service-Oriented Architecture, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, Web Services, Google Cloud, Large Language Models, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Grpc, Legacy Systems, Programming Languages - **Published:** May 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=25cd8d19ef6fb673 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Web services design?, We're looking for a lead engineer who combines deep technical expertise with strong communication and leadership skills. Core Qualifications * Expertise in at least one modern programming language such as Java, Go, or C++ * Proven ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences * Strong autonomy in solving complex problems, including diagnosing and resolving critical production issues * Experience designing and building service-oriented architectures using REST, gRPC, or similar protocols * Deep understanding of system architecture, design patterns, scalability, reliability, and performance * Extensive experience collaborating with senior engineers and technical leaders to shape engineering strategy * Strong knowledge of DevOps, cloud architecture, CI/CD, and infrastructure as code * Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP, including native cloud services * Practical experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies * Strong background in observability, monitoring, and performance analysis * Solid foundation in computer science, including data structures and algorithms * A proactive mindset toward identifying and mitigating security risks * Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving, "startup-within-an-enterprise" environment Experience Requirements * 6+ years of professional software development experience with demonstrated impact in lead or principal-level roles * 4+ years of experience driving architectural design and leading large-scale system initiatives * 4+ years working with open-source frameworks * 4+ years of hands-on cloud experience (AWS, Azure, GCP, or similar) Nice to Have * Experience building AI/ML-powered products, including conversational interfaces or applications leveraging LLMs Why You'll Love Working Here * Opportunity to shape mission-critical systems used at massive scale * High ownership, high visibility, and real influence on technical direction * A collaborative culture that values innovation, curiosity, and engineering excellence ## Description As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll operate as both a hands-on technical leader and a strategic partner to product, operations, and engineering leadership. You will: * Lead the design, development, and production rollout of enterprise-grade applications powering core underwriting capabilities * Architect highly available, scalable, and secure systems that solve complex business and customer problems * Own solutions end-to-end-from concept and design through deployment, optimization, and long-term evolution * Drive architectural discussions, review designs and code, and elevate engineering standards across teams * Mentor and grow junior engineers, fostering a culture of learning, craftsmanship, and accountability * Partner closely with Product Managers and Underwriting Operations to deliver measurable business outcomes * Influence technical direction and educate stakeholders at all levels, from engineers to senior leadership * Champion best practices, innovation, and continuous improvement across the engineering organization * Lead modernization efforts, including migrating and transforming legacy systems * Ensure solutions meet high standards for quality, performance, reliability, and usability, 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 - [The Cloud is Calling: Answer with In-Demand Skills](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/945-the-cloud-is-calling-answer-with-in-demand-skills) - [Exploring the Power of gRPC-Gateway for Writing RESTful Services](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2072-exploring-the-power-of-grpc-gateway-for-writing-restful-services) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Inside Mercedes-Benz: 140 Years of Heritage meet AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100054-inside-mercedes-benz-140-years-of-heritage-meet-ai) - [Cloud Run- the rise of serverless and containerization](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/106-cloud-run-the-rise-of-serverless-and-containerization) - [Boosting OpenSearch Performance: gRPC Search in Action](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1964-boosting-opensearch-performance-grpc-search-in-action) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [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) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift)