Principal Staff Software Engineer, Edge and Traffic Infrastructure

LinkedIn, the world's largest professional network, is seeking a Principal Staff Software Engineer to lead their Edge and Traffic Infrastructure team. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on engineering to shape the future of LinkedIn's global traffic systems.

The position offers an exciting opportunity to work on high-scale distributed systems that power LinkedIn's worldwide content delivery and traffic routing infrastructure. You'll be responsible for developing technical roadmaps, establishing engineering best practices, and driving critical initiatives that ensure the platform's reliability and performance at scale.

As a technical leader, you'll collaborate across product and infrastructure teams to build next-generation networking solutions. The role involves designing and implementing sophisticated traffic routing systems, optimizing load balancing mechanisms, and enhancing fault tolerance across multiple content delivery networks.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years of experience in network infrastructure or distributed systems, with deep expertise in traffic engineering and load balancing. Strong coding skills in languages like Python, Go, or Java are essential, along with comprehensive knowledge of networking protocols and CDN technologies.

LinkedIn offers a competitive compensation package ($218,000 - $357,000) and emphasizes work-life balance through their hybrid work model. The company culture focuses on trust, inclusion, and professional growth, providing opportunities to work on challenging technical problems while mentoring other engineers.

This role is perfect for a seasoned technical leader who enjoys solving complex scaling challenges, optimizing system performance, and driving architectural decisions. You'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact on LinkedIn's infrastructure while working with cutting-edge technologies in a collaborative environment.

The position is based in Mountain View, CA, with a hybrid work arrangement that combines remote work with office collaboration. LinkedIn provides comprehensive benefits including health coverage, performance bonuses, and stock options, demonstrating their commitment to employee well-being and long-term success.