Staff Software Engineer – Build Tools and Continuous Integration

GEICO is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Staff Software Engineer to join our Build Tools and Continuous Integration team. You will be part of a team of engineers that will develop the discipline, frameworks, tooling, for building software in a highly secure, performant, auditable, and repeatable fashion.

The ideal candidate has deep technical expertise in areas such as Github Actions, Gitlab Jenkins/TeamCity Pipelines, Build Tools like Bazel, Buck, Gradle, NX, Build caching, Docker, Artifact management, etc.

Position Responsibilities

· Design and implement scalable and efficient build tools and CI workflows for applications, operating systems, libraries, and a variety of other software components.

· Collaborate with development, security, runtime, and compliance teams to build paved paths CI pipelines for the entire organization

· Have strong opinions and strategic engagements to implement, rollout, and support a companywide CI discipline for 1000+ engineers

· Design with observability and reliability core principles so that a small team can have an outsized impact. Continuous use of observability data to drive sustained efficiency.

· Advocate and trailblazer for incorporating opensource tooling and frameworks within Continuous Integration.

· Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

Qualifications

· Be an active listener, effective communicator, and team leader

· 5+ years of experience in software development, and deep familiarity with multi-language CI pipelines for JAVA, .NET, GO using appropriate build tools like Bazel, NX, Gradle, CMake

· Proficient with modern CI systems like GitHub/Gitlab and managing Git-based workflows.

· Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Go, Java, Python, or C++.

· Strong proficiency in Linux system administration and shell scripting.

· (highly desirable) Experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration.

· (highly desirable) Experience with build systems such as Bazel and supporting monorepos and trunk-based development

Education

· Bachelor's degree or master's degree in information technology or related field, or equivalent experience

Annual Salary

$105,000.00 - $260,000.00

The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/ annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate’s work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations.

GEICO will consider sponsoring a new qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position.

Benefits:

As an Associate, you’ll enjoy our Total Rewards Program* to help secure your financial future and preserve your health and well-being, including:

• Premier Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with no waiting period**
• Paid Vacation, Sick and Parental Leave
• 401(k) Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Training and Licensures

*Benefits may be different by location. Benefit eligibility requirements vary and may include length of service.

**Coverage begins on the date of hire. Must enroll in New Hire Benefits within 30 days of the date of hire for coverage to take effect.

The equal employment opportunity policy of the GEICO Companies provides for a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. GEICO hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.

GEICO reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to receive equal employment opportunity and/or perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship to the Company. This applies to all applicants and associates. GEICO also provides a work environment in which each associate is able to be productive and work to the best of their ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment. We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment with mutual respect by and for all associates and applicants.