Overview

Senior Software Engineer – Data Lakehouse Platform – GEICO

This range is provided by GEICO. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Compensation

Base pay range

$105,000.00/yr - $230,000.00/yr

Position Summary

GEICO is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our Data Lakehouse Platform team. As a key member of the engineering staff, you will drive the design, development, and implementation of high-performance, low-maintenance, and zero-downtime platforms and core data infrastructure. You will work closely with the Staff Engineer to innovate and bring the best open-source data infrastructure and practices into GEICO.

Position Description

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will:

• Design, develop, and deploy scalable, resilient Data Lakehouse components
• Collaborate with the Staff Engineer to lead architecture sessions and reviews with peers and leadership
• Ensure the quality, usability, and performance of the solutions
• Evaluate and recommend new software tools and technologies to improve the Data Lakehouse platform
• Work with customers, team members, and other engineering teams to solve complex problems
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the growth and development of the engineering community
• Share best practices and improve processes within and across teams
• Stay up-to-date with the latest open-source projects, technologies, and trends, and participate in internal and external technology communities

Key Responsibilities

Design and develop Data Lakehouse components using open-source technologies such as Apache Iceberg, Apache Polaris, and others

• Collaborate with the Staff Engineer to lead architecture sessions and reviews with peers and leadership
• Ensure the quality, usability, and performance of the Data Lakehouse solutions
• Evaluate and recommend new software tools and technologies to improve the Data Lakehouse platform
• Work with customers, team members, and other engineering teams to solve complex problems
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the growth and development of the engineering community
• Share best practices and improve processes within and across teams

Qualifications

3+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on data infrastructure and platforms

• 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
• Experience with 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
• Experience in Azure Network (Subscription, Security zoning, etc.) or equivalent

About GEICO & Benefits

The GEICO Pledge: Great Company, Great Culture, Great Rewards and Great Careers. We offer a Comprehensive Total Rewards program, including market-competitive compensation, 401K with a match, tuition assistance, and benefits supporting physical, mental, and financial well-being. We also offer workplace flexibility through GEICO Flex and related programs.

• 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 GEICO Flex (work from anywhere in the US for up to four weeks per year).

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 ...