Sr. Software Engineer – Applied AI
Position Summary
GEICO is seeking an experienced Sr. Software Engineer to join our Unified Communications Service Engineering (UCSE) group and lead the development of cutting-edge AI product development. This role is ideal for candidates with deep expertise in building products powered by AI models, with a particular focus on working with large language models (LLMs). You will help drive our insurance business transformation as we transition from a traditional IT model to a tech organization by designing, developing, and deploying core consumer experiences that leverage AI, ensuring they are robust, scalable and production ready.
Position Description
The Unified Communication Service Engineering team is transitioning disparate customer communication touchpoints into a world class services company by building the foundational voice, chat, text, email and core contact center experiences for sales, service and claims operations used by 20,000 GEICO contact center agents, field adjusters and sales representatives sell, endorse, and service more than 80 million customers and prospective customers.
Our Sr. Software Engineer is a lead member of the engineering team working across the organization to build delightful and friction-less product experience for our customers and drive transformative change in the industry by harnessing the power of Generative AI. Our team thrives and succeeds in delivering high-quality products and services in a hyper-growth environment where priorities shift quickly. The ideal candidate has broad and deep technical knowledge, typically ranging from front-end UIs through back-end systems and all points in between.
Position Responsibilities
As a Sr. Software Engineer, you will:
Design and develop product features and core components that utilize LLMs, enhancing product functionality and user experience.
Lead the integration of AI models into scalable, customer-centric applications, optimizing for usability, responsiveness and efficiency.
Influence and build vision with product managers, team members, customers, and other engineering teams to solve complex problems for building enterprise-class business applications
Work with AI researchers, data scientists to improve platform APIs, model quality based on customer feedback.
Mentor and guide junior engineers in building AI-powered products, fostering a collaborative and high-performance team culture.
Assist in design sessions and code reviews to elevate the quality of engineering across the organization
Consistently share best practices and improve processes within and across teams
Qualifications
5+ years of professional software development experience with at least two modern languages such as Java, C++, Python or C# including object-oriented design.
4+ years of experience in open-source frameworks
3+ years of experience building the architecture and design (architecture, design patterns, reliability, and scaling) of new and current systems
3+ years of experience in building AI/ML products, conversational interfaces particularly with LLMs or similar AI models.
In-depth knowledge of CS data structures and algorithms
Strong problem-solving ability
Ability to excel in a fast-paced, startup-like environment
Knowledge of developer tooling across the software development life cycle (task management, source code, building, deployment, operations, real-time communication)
Nice to have:
Contributions to open-source AI frameworks, libraries or a portfolio showcasing applied AI projects.
Ability to thrive in ambiguity, navigating complex challenges with minimal direction.
3+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, or another cloud service
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent education or work experience
Annual Salary
$80,000.00 - $230,000.00The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/ annual salary to be 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.
Benefits:
As an Associate, you’ll enjoy our Total Rewards Program* to help secure your financial future and preserve your health and well-being, including:
- Premier Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with no waiting period**
- Paid Vacation, Sick and Parental Leave
- 401(k) Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Training and Licensures
*Benefits may be different by location. Benefit eligibility requirements vary and may include length of service.
**Coverage begins on the date of hire. Must enroll in New Hire Benefits within 30 days of the date of hire for coverage to take effect.
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.
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