Staff Software Engineer – Infrastructure, Data Lakehouse Platform

GEICO

Staff Software Engineer specializing in high-performance, low maintenance data infrastructures at GEICO. Leading software evaluations and mentoring engineering teams through innovative solutions.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeBethesda • California, Maryland, Texas, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $100,000 - $230,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ApacheAWSAzureCloudDistributed SystemsDockerGoogle Cloud PlatformKubernetesSpark

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Scope, design, and build scalable, resilient Data Lakehouse components
Lead architecture sessions and reviews with peers and leadership
Accountable for the quality, usability, and performance of the solutions
Spearhead new software evaluations and innovate with new tooling
Determine and support resource requirements, evaluate operational processes, measure outcomes to ensure desired results, and demonstrate adaptability and sponsoring continuous learning
Collaborate with customers, team members, and other engineering teams to solve our toughest problems
Be a role model and mentor, helping to coach and strengthen the technical expertise and know-how of our engineering community
Consistently share best practices and improve processes within and across teams
Share your passion for staying on top of the latest open-source projects, experimenting with, and learning recent technologies, participating in internal and external technology communities, and mentoring other members of the engineering community

Requirements

What you’ll need

6+ years of professional experience in data software development, programming languages and developing with big data technologies
4+ years of experience on open-source development
3+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, or another cloud service
Exemplary ability to design and develop, perform experiments
Experience developing new and enhancing existing open- source based Data Lakehouse platform components
Experience cultivating relationships with and contributing to open-source software projects.
Experience with open-source table formats (Apache Iceberg, Delta, Hudi or equivalent)
Experience with open-source compute engines (Apache Spark, Apache Flink, Trino/Presto, or equivalent)
Experience with cloud computing (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, Hybrid Cloud, or equivalent)
Expertise in developing distributed systems that are scalable, resilient, and highly available
Expertise in container technology like Docker and Kubernetes platform development
Experience with continuous delivery and infrastructure as code
In-depth knowledge of DevOps concepts and cloud architecture
Ability to excel in a fast-paced, startup-like environment
Experience in Azure Network (Subscription, Security zoning, etc.) or equivalent
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field like physics or mathematics.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

data software developmentbig data technologiesopen-source developmentAWSGCPAzureApache IcebergApache SparkDockerKubernetes

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringcollaborationproblem-solvingadaptabilitycontinuous learningcommunicationprocess improvementrelationship buildinginnovation

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceMaster’s degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s degree in Software EngineeringMaster’s degree in Software EngineeringBachelor’s degree in PhysicsMaster’s degree in PhysicsBachelor’s degree in MathematicsMaster’s degree in Mathematics