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Principal Staff Software Engineer, Developer Productivity

LinkedIn is the world's largest professional network, built to help members of all backgrounds and experiences achieve more in their careers.
$203,000 - $333,000
DevOps
Principal Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
8+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For 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 key role will focus on revolutionizing testing and quality infrastructure to enhance the developer experience at LinkedIn.

The position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of developer productivity at scale, working within the DPX organization whose mission is to make everyone in LinkedIn R&D more productive and successful. As a Principal Staff Engineer, you'll be responsible for envisioning and implementing next-generation testing and quality infrastructure that will transform the working experience for R&D teams.

The role combines technical leadership with strategic thinking, requiring you to identify, develop, and lead strategic investments that will accelerate development iterations and create step-function improvements in developer productivity. You'll have the chance to engage with the broader developer community and contribute to open-source software, positioning you as a thought leader in the developer productivity space.

Working at LinkedIn offers the opportunity to impact millions of professionals worldwide while enjoying a flexible work environment. The company's approach to flexible work is centered on trust and optimized for culture, connection, and clarity. The role can be performed either remotely or in a hybrid model, with office presence determined by business needs.

LinkedIn offers a comprehensive benefits package including health and wellness programs, generous time away policies, and competitive compensation including potential for annual performance bonuses. The company strongly values diversity, inclusion, and creating an environment where everyone can achieve their career goals.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned technical leader who is passionate about developer productivity, has deep expertise in building large-scale systems, and wants to make a significant impact on how software is developed at one of the world's leading technology companies.

Last updated 24 days ago

Responsibilities For Principal Staff Software Engineer, Developer Productivity

  • Grow, develop, and mentor a team that provides engineering systems
  • Work across Engineering to build relationships with other teams
  • Own the design, development, testing, deployment and craft of your team's infrastructure and systems
  • Leverage technical expertise to mentor engineers and provide leadership on resolving complex technology issues
  • Build operational excellence roadmaps, drive adoption of best practices

Requirements For Principal Staff Software Engineer, Developer Productivity

Java
  • BA/BS Degree or higher in Computer Science or related technical discipline, or related practical experience
  • 8+ years of programming experience in Java, C++, C# or similar programming languages
  • 8+ years of experience building large-scale distributed systems, applications
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Deep understanding of the Software development Life Cycle and related build and test systems

Benefits For Principal Staff Software Engineer, Developer Productivity

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Parental Leave
  • Health and wellness programs
  • Generous time away
  • Comprehensive benefits package

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