Staff Engineer - Applied AI (Java)

GEICO

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Remote (Md Bethesda Office, US) Posted 121 days ago $110,000–$230,000 / year
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TL;DR

Join our dynamic team as a Staff Software Engineer where you will leverage your expertise in Java and Spring Boot to design and maintain scalable microservices for our cutting-edge software platforms. You will collaborate with Enterprise Architects and Product Managers to define technical roadmaps, integrate AI-powered features, and productionize advanced ML models. Your responsibilities include providing mentorship to engineering teams, fostering best practices for code quality and security, and driving innovation through continuous improvement in DevOps processes. This role requires extensive experience with Generative AI applications, familiarity with AI concepts like RAG and MCP, and proficiency in cloud technologies such as AWS or Kubernetes.

Skills

Java Spring Boot Docker Kubernetes AWS Azure GCP CI/CD Terraform RESTful API Generative AI RAG MCP Claude Cursor Codex Temporal Spring AI

What you'll do

  • Design and develop scalable microservices using Java 21+ and Spring Boot.
  • Integrate AI-powered features focusing on Generative AI solutions.
  • Mentor engineering teams and establish best practices for code quality and security.
  • Review and coach engineers to foster an inclusive learning environment.
  • Champion innovation by staying updated with technology trends and driving improvements.

What we're looking for

  • 10+ years of professional experience in Java development with expertise in modern Java (version 21+).
  • Extensive hands-on experience with Spring Boot (3.4.x+) and related frameworks for microservice architecture.
  • Demonstrated ability to design, develop, and maintain scalable AI-powered applications using Generative AI technologies.
  • Experience using AI-assisted development tools like Claude, Cursor, Codex to enhance software engineering productivity.
  • Proficiency in cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization with Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Strong understanding of RESTful API design, secure API development, and service-to-service communication patterns.

Market check

Salary context

This $110,000–$230,000 range sits above 33% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$151,000–$240,000

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$163,125–$235,562

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

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 128 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $110,000–$230,000 across 128 roles with salary data.

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