Geico

Staff Machine Learning Engineer, Document & Vision Intelligence 

Geico$130K — $260K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or related quantitative field; M.S. preferred.
  • 6+ years applying machine learning techniques including deep learning, reinforcement learning, and NLP.
  • Experience deploying production-grade ML systems with model monitoring and evaluation.
  • 6+ years with SQL, Spark, Python, and ML frameworks like TensorFlow and PyTorch.
  • 4+ years on cloud platforms like AWS or Azure, and using Kubernetes for orchestrating services.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement machine learning models and services to address business challenges.
  • Write production-grade code for ML models and APIs.
  • Collaborate with product and engineering teams for ML integration into systems.
  • Build and maintain scalable data processing workflows and infrastructure.
  • Resolve model performance issues and implement continuous model improvements.
  • Stay current with ML and AI engineering trends to enhance solution quality.
  • Lead machine learning implementations balancing technical feasibility and business impact.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for career advancement and continuous learning.
  • Flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance.
  • Collaborative environment with cross-functional teams.
  • Exposure to cutting-edge AI and ML technologies.
  • Mentorship opportunities for professional growth.
Full Job Description

Role Overview

The vision of the Documents and Vision Intelligence team is to build a unified intelligence layer that transforms unstructured information 60both text-based documents and image-based content 61 into trusted signals that enable downstreamautomation anddecision-making across multiple lines of business.

As a Staff Machine Learning Engineer, you will serve as a technical lead through the design, development, and deployment of advanced machine learning solutions across the business. This role focuses on building scalable ML systems, applying AI-native thinking to accelerate experimentation and delivery, and partnering closely with product and business stakeholders to solve high-impact problems.

You will be a technical leader for a team of Machine Learning engineers and/or data scientists focused on ensuring ML solutions are robust, high-performing, and seamlessly integrated into production systems. This position requires hands-on engineering strength,strong communication, product and business acumen, and the ability to thrive in ambiguous environments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and implement machine learning models, services, and components that solve real-world business problems in close collaboration with product and business teams.

  • Write production-grade code for ML models as services and APIs.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product, data engineering, and software development, to integrate machine learning solutions into production systems.

  • Build andmaintainscalable data processing workflows and model deployment infrastructure.

  • Debug and resolve model performance issues, track relevant metrics, and implement continuous improvements to ensure model accuracy and reliability.

  • Stay current with modern ML, generative AI, LLM, agentic workflow, and AI engineering tooling, and apply AI-native practices to improve engineering velocity and solution quality.

  • Lead the design and implementation of complex machine learning solutions across various business units, balancing technical feasibility, product goals, and measurable business impact.

  • Architect and develop scalable infrastructure for automated model training, hyperparameter tuning, and deployment.

  • Mentor and guide junior engineers, collaborating closely with machine learning engineers and cross-functional partners tooptimize, refine, and operationalize ML solutions.

  • Own the end-to-end systems for model monitoring, maintenance, and retraining to ensure high availability and performance.

Minimum Qualifications

  • B.S. in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, machine learning, statistics, mathematics, or a related quantitative field; M.S. or equivalent work experience preferred.

  • 6+ years of experience applying machine learning techniques such as ensemble learning, deep learning, reinforcement learning, NLP, generative AI, or related approaches.

  • Direct experience designing, building, evaluating, and deploying production-grade ML systems, including model experimentation, evaluation, monitoring, and continuous improvement.

  • 6+ years of experience with SQL, Spark or equivalent distributed data processing tools, Python, and machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow,PyTorch, and Scikit-learn.

  • 4+ years of experience working with cloud platforms and environments such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, Databricksand/or Snowflake,and Kubernetes.

  • 4+ years of experience applying machine learning techniques in a production environment for business solutions.

  • Demonstrated ability to communicate technical tradeoffs clearly, partner with product and business stakeholders, andoperateeffectively in ambiguous problem spaces.

Required Skills and Knowledge

Machine Learning, AI Engineering, and Statistical Modeling

  • Strong foundationin advanced machine learning algorithms, including supervised and unsupervised learning techniques, deep learning, generative AI, and modern AI engineering practices.

  • Proficiencyin statistical modeling, including probability theory and hypothesis testing, to interrogate, analyze, and interpret data effectively.

Programming,MLOps, and Cloud Platforms

  • Strong programming skills, includingproficiencyin Python and experience with machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow,Keras, andPyTorch.

  • Familiarity with software development best practices, including CI/CD pipelines, containerization such as Docker, and orchestration such as Kubernetes.

  • Deep understanding ofMLOpspractices, including model versioning, A/B testing, and continuous deployment.

  • Deep understanding of cloud computing platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP, distributed systems, and large-scale data processing technologies such as Spark and Kafka.

Leadership, Communication, and Analytical Skills

  • Proven experience leading machine learning projects, managing stakeholders, and scaling ML solutions in production environments.

  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical topics to both technical and non-technical audiences.

  • Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills with a focus on practical, business-oriented outcomes.

  • Strong product and business acumen, with the ability to translate ambiguous business needs into clear technical direction, phased execution plans, and measurable outcomes.

  • AI-native mindset, with a demonstrated ability to leverage LLMs, agents, and modern AI tooling as force multipliers to accelerate experimentation, delivery, and decision-making.


Annual Salary

$130,000.00 - $260,000.00

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 candidates 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.


About Geico

GEICO (Government Employees Insurance Company) is an American auto insurance company with headquarters in Chevy Chase, Maryland. It is the second largest auto insurer in the United States, after State Farm. GEICO is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway that provides coverage for more than 24 million motor vehicles owned by more than 15 million policy holders as of 2017. GEICO writes private passenger automobile insurance in all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia. The insurance agency sells policies through local agents, called GEICO Field Representatives, and over the phone directly to the consumer, and through their website.
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