Director, Software Engineering, Site Reliability

LinkedIn, the world's largest professional network, is seeking a strategic and hands-on Director for their Site Reliability Engineering team in Bengaluru, India. This is a hybrid role that combines remote work with office presence, leading a team of 40+ engineers focused on ensuring the reliability of LinkedIn's critical infrastructure systems.

The role requires an experienced technology leader with 15+ years of engineering leadership experience, particularly in DevOps and infrastructure management. The successful candidate will be responsible for setting the strategic vision and technical direction for the SRE organization, focusing on scaling systems to meet evolving business needs while advancing the tech migration roadmap.

Key responsibilities include driving API-first approaches for infrastructure lifecycle management, implementing automation to reduce operational toil, and ensuring robust observability across systems. The role requires deep expertise in cloud computing platforms, container orchestration, and infrastructure as code, along with strong experience with monitoring tools and CI/CD pipelines.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned engineering leader who is passionate about building reliable, scalable systems and leading high-performing teams. The role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies while solving complex challenges at scale. LinkedIn offers a culture built on trust, inclusion, and continuous learning, along with comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise with strong leadership skills, having experience in managing large engineering teams and driving technological transformation. They should have a proven track record in cloud infrastructure, particularly with technologies like Apache Kafka, Flink, and Hadoop, and be able to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve organizational goals.