Senior Staff Software Engineer - Cloud Networking for Hybrid Multi-Cloud Environments

Transforming Network Architecture with Innovative Cloud Networking Solutions

At GEICO, a leading insurance company and a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, we're revolutionizing the insurance industry with our low rates, outstanding service, and clever marketing. As a technology-driven organization, we're committed to leveraging cutting-edge technologies to drive innovation and excellence. We're seeking an exceptional Senior Staff Software Engineer - Cloud Networking to join our team and play a pivotal role in shaping our network architecture, driving innovation, and optimizing network performance.

About the Role

As a Senior Staff Software Engineer - Cloud Networking, you will be at the forefront of our Data Center Hybrid Cloud architecture, responsible for designing, developing, and troubleshooting high-quality SDN solutions for next-gen network hardware, including Switch, SmartNIC, Load balancer, and Firewall. You will lead the strategy and execution of a technical roadmap that will increase the velocity of delivering products and unlock new engineering capabilities with your deep technical expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and troubleshoot high-quality SDN solutions for next-gen network hardware, building a cohesive, robust system.
• Collaborate with product managers, team members, customers, and other engineering teams to solve complex network problems.
• Drive innovation by staying abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in programming Switch/SmartNIC, software stack for SDN platform.
• Build robust SDN solutions to efficiently orchestrate, manage network devices for bare metal, IaaS, and PaaS services.
• Conduct comprehensive performance analysis and optimization of Data Center environments, focusing on efficiency, reliability for continuous improvement.
• Collaborate on the strategy and implementation of data protection, disaster recovery, and security protocols across all data center infrastructures.
• Provide technical leadership and support related to SDN, including troubleshooting, and resolving any system issues to ensure high availability and performance.
• Mentor junior team members, providing guidance and insight related to cloud infrastructure and best practices in network system management.

Essential Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you should possess:

• Exemplary ability to design and develop, perform experiments, and influence engineering direction and product roadmap.
• Deep 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.
• Familiarity with virtualization technologies and their interaction with underlying storage infrastructures.
• Solid knowledge of network protocols and forwarding for Switch and experience with HW programming.
• Strong understanding of Software-defined network infrastructure for Hybrid Cloud, including public and private cloud environments.
• Experience with SDN Controllers such as ONOS SD-Fabric.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

To stand out from the crowd, you should have:

• 10+ years of professional software development experience.
• 8+ years of experience with systems architecture and design.
• 4+ years of experience in open-source network solutions.
• 4+ years of experience working with hyper-scale cloud provider solutions.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent education or work experience.

What We Offer

As an Associate at GEICO, you'll enjoy our Total Rewards Program, which includes:

• 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.

Our compensation package is competitive, with a salary range of $110,000 - $261,500 per annum. We also offer a flexible work environment, with remote work options available.

Why Join GEICO?

At GEICO, we're committed to creating a work environment that is inclusive, diverse, and supportive. We believe in hiring and promoting individuals based on their qualifications, and we're dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all associates and job applicants. We're a financially stable and rewarding workplace, with opportunities for career advancement and professional growth.

Join Our Team

If you're a talented Senior Staff Software Engineer - Cloud Networking looking to drive innovation and excellence in the insurance industry, we want to hear from you. Apply now to join our team and be part of our mission to revolutionize the insurance industry with cutting-edge technologies.

GEICO is an equal employment opportunity employer, and we're committed to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. We look forward to receiving your application.