Principal Staff Software Engineer, Systems Infrastructure

LinkedIn, the world's largest professional network, is seeking a Principal Staff Software Engineer to join their Systems Infrastructure team. This role represents a unique opportunity to shape the future of LinkedIn's infrastructure, working on cutting-edge platforms including BigData ecosystems, AI platforms, and distributed systems at massive scale.

The position requires an exceptional leader who will drive architectural decisions and implementation across critical systems that power LinkedIn's services. You'll be responsible for designing and building next-generation infrastructure components, including application delivery platforms, scalable data storage systems, search platforms, and experimentation frameworks.

As a principal engineer, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to LinkedIn's impressive portfolio of open-source projects like Apache Kafka, Pinot, and Samza, while working with modern technologies such as Kubernetes, GRPC, and GraphQL. The role combines deep technical expertise with leadership, requiring you to mentor junior engineers and drive cross-functional alignment on technology strategy.

The ideal candidate brings 18+ years of experience building large-scale distributed systems, with expertise in Java or C++ programming and BigData technologies like Hadoop and Spark. You'll work in a collaborative environment that values craftsmanship and innovation, with the flexibility of hybrid work arrangements.

This role offers the chance to make a significant impact at a company that connects professionals worldwide, while working alongside world-class engineers and contributing to the broader technology community through open-source initiatives.