Principal Staff Software Engineer, Developer Productivity

LinkedIn, the world's largest professional network, is seeking a Principal Staff Software Engineer to join their Developer Platforms and Experiences (DPX) organization. This role is crucial in shaping the future of developer productivity at LinkedIn, focusing on creating and improving testing and quality infrastructure.

The position offers a unique opportunity to work on developer infrastructure that impacts all of LinkedIn's R&D teams. As a Principal Staff Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of making development iterations faster and implementing significant improvements in developer experiences. The role combines technical leadership with strategic thinking, requiring both deep technical expertise and the ability to influence across the organization.

The DPX organization's mission is to enhance the productivity and success of everyone in LinkedIn R&D. You'll be working on core developer infrastructure for Build, Test, and Deploy processes, as well as applications frameworks used in building user-facing products. This role offers the chance to contribute to open-source software and engage with the broader developer community.

Working at LinkedIn means joining a culture that values trust and flexibility. The company offers a hybrid work model, allowing work from both home and office as determined by business needs. LinkedIn provides comprehensive benefits including health and wellness programs and generous time-off policies.

The ideal candidate will be a thought leader in developer productivity, combining technical excellence with strategic vision. You'll need to demonstrate strong communication skills, experience with large-scale distributed systems, and a track record of mentoring and developing engineering talent. The role offers competitive compensation and the opportunity to work on systems that directly impact thousands of developers and, ultimately, millions of LinkedIn users.

If you're passionate about developer tooling, infrastructure, and creating efficient development processes at scale, this role offers the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact at one of the world's leading professional networks.