Staff Cyber Software Engineer

GEICO

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Work type: On-site
Location: Bethesda, MD · Palo Alto, CA · Dallas, TX · Seattle, WA
Salary: $110,000–$230,000 / yr
Posted: 4 days ago

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Similar $179k

This role $170k

$96k most similar roles pay here $244k

This role pays less than 57% of similar roles. Most pay $144,000–$214,803 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $170k versus about $179k for comparable roles.

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About GEICO

GEICO (Government Employees Insurance Company) is one of the largest auto insurers in the United States, offering affordable auto, home, renters, and other personal insurance products. Industry: Insurance

GEICO currently has 71 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $110,000–$230,000 across 71 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Staff Cyber Software Engineer

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GEICO's Cybersecurity Security Engineering & Analytics team is hiring a Staff Cyber Software Engineer to join their dynamic and fast-paced environment as a hands-on developer focused on building resilient security systems. This role involves designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality software in Python and Golang to automate security workflows, enhance detection pipelines, and improve cyber hygiene at enterprise scale. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in object-oriented design principles, experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins and Terraform, and a passion for automation and agile methodologies. Additionally, familiarity with AI/ML and large language models can be a significant advantage. This position requires 8+ years of professional software development experience, including strong Python skills and hands-on Golang proficiency, making it an excellent opportunity for seasoned engineers looking to tackle complex security challenges in a cloud-native setting.

Skills

Python Golang CI/CD Terraform AWS Azure GCP Prometheus Grafana Docker Kubernetes SOLID OOP AI/ML LLMs

What you'll do

Design and develop high-quality Python and Golang software for cybersecurity automation.
Identify and automate manual security workflows to reduce operational toil.
Apply object-oriented engineering principles to ensure code quality and maintainability.
Solve complex technical challenges in detection pipelines and data ingestion systems.
Build scalable, secure, and fault-tolerant distributed systems using cloud-native infrastructure.

What we're looking for

Demonstrated enterprise-level Python development with strong OOP fundamentals.
Experience building and operating distributed systems and scalable backend services.
Hands-on experience in cloud-native environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
Proven ability to deliver consistently within a high-velocity agile team.
Track record of identifying and automating security workflows to reduce manual effort.
Clear communication skills for technical trade-offs and collaboration.

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