Distinguished Software Engineer - Ads AI

LinkedIn is seeking a Distinguished Software Engineer to lead the technology vision and development for the world's largest B2B Advertising Network. This is a pivotal role within LinkedIn Marketing Solutions (LMS), where you'll spearhead the AI-first transformation of both advertising products and infrastructure.

As a Distinguished Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of building and scaling advertising platforms that impact over 1 billion members and hundreds of thousands of advertising customers globally. The role combines deep technical expertise with strategic leadership, requiring you to partner with engineering leaders across LinkedIn to drive the core technical agenda for the organization.

The position sits within LinkedIn Marketing Solutions, which operates the largest scaled B2B Advertising Platform globally. You'll work on sophisticated systems including the Ad Serving Platform, Marketing Identity Platform, Analytics products, and various advertising products like Sponsored Messaging, Video/Image/Text Ads, and CTV Ads.

Key focus areas include:

• Leading the technical vision for AI and machine learning applications in advertising
• Building highly scalable distributed systems
• Developing best practices and defining technical strategies
• Balancing business impact with operational efficiency
• Mentoring and guiding top engineering talent

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of software development experience, deep expertise in large distributed systems, and a strong understanding of the advertising industry. You'll need excellent communication skills to collaborate across teams and the ability to make complex technical decisions while considering diverse viewpoints.

LinkedIn offers a competitive compensation package including base salary, annual bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. The company culture emphasizes professional growth, work-life balance, and making a direct impact on the world's workforce through innovative products and technology.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a technical leader who wants to shape the future of B2B advertising while working with cutting-edge AI/ML technologies at massive scale.