Senior Engineer - Java

GEICO • Palo Alto, CA

18h • $105,000 - $215,000

About The Position

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 through relentless innovation to exceed our customers’ expectations while making a real impact for our company through our shared purpose. 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. Position Summary Join a team that's rewriting the rules of insurance technology through AI-driven innovation. You'll be at the forefront of our digital transformation, working with cutting-edge artificial intelligence, machine learning, and modern technologies while helping establish GEICO as a leader in insurance innovation. Leverage the power of AI to build intelligent systems that transform how customers interact with insurance, how claims are processed, and how risks are assessed in real-time. Position Description Our Software Engineer is a key member of the engineering staff working across the organization to provide friction-less experiences to our customers while maintaining the highest standards of protection and availability. Our team thrives in delivering high-quality Java-based technology products and services in a hyper-growth environment where priorities shift quickly. The ideal candidate has solid Java development skills, understanding of distributed systems concepts, and experience or strong interest in learning modern backend technologies including Apache Kafka, Apache Spark, microservices, Kubernetes, and PostgreSQL optimization. Exposure to learn AI technologies like SparkML, TensorFlow, and AI agents is highly valued.

Requirements

• Fluency and specialization with at least two modern languages such as Java, C++, Python or C# including object-oriented design
• Proven understanding of micro-services architecture and extensible REST APIs
• Advanced understanding of DevOps Concepts and Cloud Architecture
• Experience building the architecture and design (architecture, design patterns, reliability, and scaling) of new and current systems
• Experience with PostgreSQL database design, implementation, and administration
• Experience with application monitoring tools and performance assessments
• Experience of Kubernetes, continuous delivery, and infrastructure as code
• Experience of developer tooling across the software development life cycle (task management, source code, building, deployment, operations, real-time communication)
• Knowledge of AI/ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Scikit-learn and understanding of machine learning model integration
• In-depth knowledge of CS data structures and algorithms
• Advanced SQL scripting skills
• Strong problem-solving ability
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, startup-like environment
• 4+ years of professional software development experience within Java frameworks with distributed systems
• 3+ years of experience with system architecture, design patterns, and scalable backend development
• 3+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, or another cloud service, preferably with AI/ML services
• 2+ years of experience with big data technologies, real-time processing, or machine learning frameworks
• 1+ years of experience with Apache Kafka, Spark, or similar distributed data processing technologies
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent education or work experience

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to Flutter and ReactJS development is an advantage for cross-platform mobile and web application development
• Exposure to Agentic AI systems and autonomous decision-making frameworks is a plus
• Experience with AI/ML model integration in production environments (preferred)
• Knowledge of ReactJS and modern frontend frameworks for web application development is beneficial
• Knowledge of security protocols and products: Understanding of Active Directory, Windows Authentication, SAML, OAuth
• Additional coursework or certification in AI/ML, data engineering, or distributed systems (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Scope, design, and build scalable, resilient distributed systems with guidance from senior team members
• Build product definition and leverage your technical skills to drive towards the right solution
• Engage in cross-functional collaboration throughout the entire software lifecycle
• Participate in design sessions and code reviews with peers to elevate the quality of engineering across the organization
• Define, create, and support reusable application and database components/patterns from a business and technology perspective
• Utilize programming languages like Java, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, and Container Orchestration services including Docker and Kubernetes, and a variety of Azure tools and services across the software development life cycle (task management, source code, building, deployment, operations, real-time communication) to perform Java application design and PostgreSQL database design, implementation, and maintenance
• Work with ML technologies including TensorFlow, PyTorch, and Scikit-learn to integrate machine learning models into production Java applications
• Develop and maintain Agentic AI systems that automate business processes and enhance customer experiences
• Implement data pipelines using Apache Kafka and Spark for ML model inference and training
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge sharing initiatives

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level