Full-Time

Senior Software Engineering Manager

Site Reliability Engineering

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Geico

Geico

10,001+ employees

Direct-to-consumer auto and home insurance

Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$120k - $261.5kAnnually

Senior

No H1B Sponsorship

Bethesda, MD, USA

Category
DevOps & Infrastructure
DevOps Engineering Management
Site Reliability Engineering
Engineering Management
Software Development Management
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Kubernetes
Microsoft Azure
Python
Data Structures & Algorithms
Java
AWS
Go
Terraform
Ansible
Development Operations (DevOps)
Google Cloud Platform
Requirements
  • Hands-on Software engineering manager with strong understanding of Site Reliability Engineering and DevOps principles.
  • Fluency with at least one modern language such as Python, Java, Go and experience with open-source software is a big plus.
  • Hands-on experience in managing infrastructure components through Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, Ansible.
  • Strong technical acumen in Cloud Architecture, Performance Benchmarking, Capacity planning and Reliability tools.
  • Expert in Container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes), container runtimes and OS (Operating System) optimization.
  • Experience in Observability platforms, application monitoring tools and performance analysis techniques.
  • Experience managing & growing technical leaders and teams.
  • In-depth knowledge of data structures and algorithms.
  • 6+ years of coding experience
  • 5+ years of development of tooling and engineering solution in a large-scale, mission-critical environment
  • 5+ years of hands-on work experience supervising personnel in a technical environment
  • 5+ years of experience with one of the public cloud - AWS, GCP, Azure, or another cloud service.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent education or work experience.
Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with the application teams to understand their pain points around performance, efficiency, reliability and formulate strategies to address recurring issues in a sustainable way.
  • Influence and build vision with application owners to ship quality products in a faster pace.
  • Ownership of the end-to-end delivery of team strategy and execution.
  • Develop and motivate teams to solve complex problems and be a strong advocate for open-source technologies and solutions.
  • Be technically hands-on in coding as well as building highly available systems.
  • Be responsible for building and mentoring a new team of software engineers.
  • Drive the team towards building solutions towards the long-term goals while ensuring that high priority tech debts are solved in an efficient way.
  • Be a strong thought leader in Site Reliability engineering, Operational excellence, and Devops Principles.
  • Consistently share best practices and improve processes within and across teams.

GEICO provides a range of insurance products, with a primary focus on auto insurance. The company sells policies directly to consumers, which allows them to offer lower rates by eliminating intermediaries like brokers. Customers can obtain quotes, manage their policies, and file claims through GEICO's user-friendly website. In addition to auto insurance, GEICO also covers motorcycles, ATVs, RVs, and offers home and renters insurance. What sets GEICO apart from its competitors is its strong online presence and memorable advertising campaigns that enhance brand recognition and customer loyalty. The company's goal is to simplify the insurance process for its customers while providing competitive rates and comprehensive coverage options.

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Founded

1936

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Expansion into commercial insurance diversifies revenue and reduces dependency on auto insurance.
  • Recent $2 billion profit in Q3 supports investments in technology and service enhancements.
  • New fan engagement platform with MLB boosts brand visibility through sports marketing.

What critics are saying

  • Increased regulatory scrutiny from data breaches may lead to higher compliance costs.
  • Departure of key marketing personnel could disrupt customer acquisition strategies.
  • Customer dissatisfaction with claims handling could harm reputation and retention.

What makes Geico unique

  • GEICO's direct-to-consumer model offers competitive rates by eliminating intermediaries.
  • Strong online presence allows easy policy management and claims filing for customers.
  • Memorable advertising campaigns enhance brand recognition and customer loyalty.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

401(k) Retirement Plan

Professional Development Budget