Associate Engineer, Data Center (Manassas, VA)

LinkedIn, the world's largest professional network, is seeking an Associate Data Center Engineer for their Manassas, VA location. This hands-on technical role is crucial for maintaining LinkedIn's global infrastructure reliability and performance.

The position involves direct hardware maintenance, advanced troubleshooting, and serving as an escalation point for contracted data center technicians. You'll be working with cutting-edge server technology and infrastructure, gaining valuable experience in enterprise-scale data center operations.

Key responsibilities include performing hardware repairs, troubleshooting complex system issues, installing new components, and managing the ticket queue. You'll also have the opportunity to mentor contract staff and help drive consistency in service delivery across LinkedIn's data center operations.

This role offers excellent growth potential within LinkedIn's technical infrastructure team. You'll work in a collaborative environment where knowledge sharing and professional development are encouraged. The position includes competitive compensation ($72,000-$119,000), equity participation, and comprehensive benefits.

The ideal candidate should have at least one year of data center engineering experience, strong Linux troubleshooting skills, and hands-on server hardware experience. You should be comfortable working with enterprise-grade hardware and have good problem-solving abilities.

This is an on-site position that may require evening or overnight shifts (3:00 PM – 12:00 AM or 11:00 PM – 8:00 AM). You'll be part of LinkedIn's mission to create economic opportunity for every member of the global workforce while working with state-of-the-art technology in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

LinkedIn offers a culture focused on trust, professional growth, and creating an environment where everyone feels they belong. Join our team to challenge yourself with work that matters while building valuable skills in data center operations and infrastructure management.