Distinguished Software Engineer - Ads AI

LinkedIn, the world's largest professional networking platform, is seeking a Distinguished Software Engineer to lead their advertising technology initiatives. This role sits within LinkedIn Marketing Solutions (LMS), which powers the largest B2B Advertising Network globally.

As a Distinguished Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of transforming LinkedIn's advertising infrastructure through AI innovation. You'll be responsible for shaping the technical vision that impacts over 1 billion members and hundreds of thousands of advertising customers worldwide. The role combines deep technical expertise with strategic leadership, requiring you to collaborate with engineering leaders across the organization to drive core technical initiatives.

The position involves working on cutting-edge advertising technology systems including Ad Serving Platform, Marketing Identity Platform, and Customer Data Platform. You'll be instrumental in developing solutions for Brand, Consideration, and Performance Advertising, encompassing products like Sponsored Messaging, Video/Image/Text Ads, and Document Ads.

Key technical areas include:

• Building and scaling distributed systems for ad delivery
• Implementing AI and Generative AI solutions
• Developing robust measurement and analytics platforms
• Creating efficient audience targeting systems
• Managing the LinkedIn Audience Network for off-site inventory

The role offers competitive compensation ($238,000 - $390,000) and the opportunity to work in a hybrid environment from LinkedIn's Sunnyvale office. You'll be part of a company that values craftsmanship, innovation, and diverse perspectives while solving some of the most challenging problems in advertising technology.

This position is ideal for someone who combines technical excellence with strategic thinking and leadership abilities. You'll need to balance technical decisions with business impact, guide teams through complex challenges, and help shape the future of B2B advertising technology. The role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge AI technology while having a significant impact on LinkedIn's advertising ecosystem.