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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At a glance

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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 high-performance systems. You will collaborate with Enterprise Architects and Product Managers to define technical roadmaps, integrate AI-powered features, and mentor junior engineers while fostering an inclusive development environment. Your responsibilities include building Generative AI applications, productionizing ML models, and championing innovation by staying updated on technology trends. Required skills encompass extensive experience in Java (version 21+), Spring Boot (3.4.x), microservices architecture, and AI-assisted development tools like Claude or Codex. Additionally, proficiency with cloud technologies, CI/CD pipelines, and observability is essential for this role at a company driving cutting-edge solutions in the Generative AI space.

Skills

Java Spring Boot Docker Kubernetes AWS Azure GCP CI/CD Terraform RESTful APIs 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 a learning-rich environment.
Champion innovation by staying updated with technology trends.

What we're looking for

10+ years of Java development experience building scalable and high-performance systems.
Expertise in Spring Boot (version 3.4.x) and related frameworks for microservices architecture.
Hands-on experience with Generative AI applications, including RAG and MCP technologies.
Proficiency in using AI-assisted development tools to enhance software engineering productivity.
Strong understanding of RESTful API design and secure service-to-service communication patterns.
Experience mentoring engineers and fostering an inclusive learning environment.
Solid skills in cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).

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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