Senior Software Engineer - Infrastructure Engineering; Linux), OS Team

Position Summary

GEICO is seeking an experienced Engineer to build high‑performance, secure, low‑maintenance platforms and applications. The role will help drive our insurance business transformation as we transition from a traditional IT model to a tech organization focused on engineering excellence and continuous improvement.

The Senior Software Engineer works with Distinguished Engineers, Staff Engineers, and other Senior Software Engineers to innovate, build, and improve systems. The role involves delivering high‑quality products and unlocking new engineering capabilities.

• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure the security, availability, and performance of containerized applications.
• Contribute to the development of best practices and standards in container runtime technology.
• Play a hands‑on role in the deployment, scaling, and lifecycle management of containerized applications using Docker, Kubernetes, and related orchestration platforms.
• Collaborate effectively with other technical professionals and teams to ensure seamless integration of container runtimes with the overall technology stack.
• Implement and enforce security measures for container runtimes to protect against vulnerabilities and threats.
• Collaborate with quality assurance teams to ensure the reliability and efficiency of container runtime solutions.

• Deep Linux knowledge.
• Experience with the Linux kernel is desirable.
• Fluent in one or more of the following languages:
  Rust, Golang, and/or
  
  C.
• Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and related container orchestration platforms.
• Experience with Linux packaging (Debian, RPM, etc.) is preferred.
• Knowledge of developer tooling across the software development life cycle (task management, source code, building, deployment, test automation, and related tools, operations, real‑time communication).
• Experience in CI/CD pipeline and related open‑source tools like Git, Jenkins, Circle
  
  CI, Sonar Qube.
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement resilient, scalable, and efficient solutions.
• Strong problem‑solving abilities and a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating security risks and vulnerabilities.
• Excellent communication skills, able to communicate complete technical concepts to technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

• 4+ years of professional PaaS and IaaS experience.
• 4+ years of experience working with Linux.
• 3+ years of experience with architecture and design.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent education or work experience.

$75,000.00 - $

The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/annual salary 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.

At this time, GEICO will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

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.