Distinguished Software Engineer, Systems Infrastructure

LinkedIn is seeking a Distinguished Engineer to join their Data Infrastructure team, focusing on building systems that construct, store, and process all data in the Company. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on large-scale data pipeline systems and address critical challenges in data lineage, system performance, efficiency, and reliability.

The position combines technical leadership with hands-on engineering, requiring the ability to develop innovative solutions across multiple systems while leading a team of senior engineers. The role is hybrid, allowing for both remote work and office collaboration.

As a Distinguished Engineer, you'll be responsible for identifying and solving systemic problems across LinkedIn's data infrastructure, developing scalable solutions, and ensuring their successful implementation in production. You'll work with multiple stakeholders and lead high-impact, cross-company initiatives that directly influence LinkedIn's data processing capabilities.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of relevant experience, with a proven track record of technical leadership and mentoring. You'll be joining a company that transforms professional lives through innovative technology, offering competitive compensation ($238,000-$390,000) and the opportunity to impact millions of users globally.

This role is perfect for someone who combines deep technical expertise with leadership abilities, can think strategically about system-wide improvements, and is passionate about solving complex data infrastructure challenges at scale. You'll be part of LinkedIn's mission to help professionals achieve more in their careers while working with cutting-edge technology and talented engineers.