As our Staff Engineer you will be at the forefront in the development of our Data Center Hybrid Cloud software stack, responsible for design, development and troubleshooting of high quality SDN solutions for next-gen network HW including Switch, SmartNIC, Load balancer and Firewall building a cohesive, robust system. You will participate in building the technical roadmap that will increase the velocity of delivering products and unlock new engineering capabilities with your deep technical expertise.
You will be immersed in the development, execution, and maintenance of scalable network solutions. The ideal candidate will have in-depth experience with network protocols and SDN technologies and their applications in business settings, able to navigate the complexities and leverage each form's strengths. This role is central to the GEICO technology organization, requiring a forward-thinking innovator ready to manage and enhance our network capabilities dynamically.
Position Responsibilities
As a staff Engineer, you will:
Collaborate with product managers, team members, customers, and other engineering teams to solve our toughest network problems.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including storage and data engineers, developers, and cloud architects, to build high performance network solutions ensuring compatibility and integration with overall system architecture.
Drive continuous improvement by staying updated with emerging technologies and industry best practices, ensuring the security, stability, and scalability of the system architecture.
Excellent in coding and ability to design, develop, test, and operate in a cross functional team environment.
Good understanding of Software-Defined network architectures and solutions with network operating systems such as open source SONiC, traditional network protocols such as BGP, HW abstraction layer such as Open Compute SAI and Switch/SmartNIC HW dataplane programming.
Strong understanding of Linux operating systems and programming languages such as C/C++, Java, Python, GoLang
Exceptional problem-solving capabilities, troubleshooting complex network issues to solve for performance bottlenecks, network recovery, and optimization challenges. Enable a proactive approach to identifying and resolving potential issues before they arise.
Annual Salary
$100,000.00 - $230,000.00
The 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.
GEICO will consider sponsoring a new qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position.
Benefits:
As an Associate, you’ll enjoy our
Total Rewards Program
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Premier Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with no waiting period**
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Paid Vacation, Sick and Parental Leave
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401(k) Plan
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Tuition Reimbursement
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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.