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 is a critical role that will shape the scalability, reliability, and efficiency of LinkedIn's global traffic systems.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $218,000 to $357,000 per year, along with comprehensive benefits including health programs, equity, and performance bonuses. Based in Mountain View, CA, this role supports LinkedIn's hybrid work model, combining remote work with office presence as needed.

As a Technical Lead, you'll be at the forefront of developing LinkedIn's content delivery, proxy, traffic routing, and load balancing infrastructure. This role requires deep expertise in network infrastructure and distributed systems, with at least 8 years of experience in related fields. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies including edge networks, CDNs, and software-defined networking (SDN).

Key responsibilities include driving technical roadmaps, establishing engineering best practices, leading design reviews, and implementing high-scale traffic systems. You'll collaborate across product and infrastructure teams to build next-generation networking solutions while mentoring junior engineers and contributing to the team's technical growth.

The ideal candidate brings strong coding skills in languages like Python, Go, Java, or C++, combined with extensive knowledge of traffic engineering and load balancing in globally distributed environments. You'll need excellent communication skills to influence and align cross-functional teams while driving architectural decisions and solving complex scaling challenges.

LinkedIn offers a culture built on trust, care, inclusion, and fun, where every employee has opportunities for growth and development. You'll be part of a team that's transforming how the world works, with access to cutting-edge technology and the chance to solve interesting technical challenges at scale.

This role is perfect for a seasoned technical leader who is passionate about infrastructure, enjoys mentoring others, and wants to make a significant impact on a platform that serves hundreds of millions of professionals worldwide. Join LinkedIn to help build and maintain the critical systems that keep the world's largest professional network running smoothly and efficiently.