Senior Software Engineer, Systems Infrastructure

LinkedIn, the world's largest professional network, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Systems Infrastructure team in Bangalore, India. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge infrastructure and platforms that power LinkedIn's core applications at massive scale.

As part of LinkedIn's world-class software engineering team, you'll be responsible for building next-generation infrastructure including application and service delivery platforms, scalable data storage systems, cutting-edge search platforms, AI platforms, experimentation platforms, and privacy/compliance systems. The role combines deep technical expertise in distributed systems with the opportunity to contribute to open-source projects that have industry-wide impact.

LinkedIn has an impressive track record of pioneering open-source infrastructure projects like Apache Kafka, Pinot, Azkaban, Samza, Venice, Datahub, and Feather. You'll work with modern technologies including Kubernetes, GRPC, and GraphQL while having the opportunity to share knowledge with the broader technology community.

The position offers a hybrid work model, allowing flexibility to work both remotely and from the office. LinkedIn emphasizes a culture built on trust, care, inclusion, and fun. The company is committed to providing transformational opportunities for employees through investment in their growth and development.

Key responsibilities include designing and operating data infrastructure platforms, participating in technical reviews, collaborating with peers on feature development, mentoring other engineers, and engaging with the open-source community. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in software development, strong programming skills in languages like Java/Python/Go/Scala, and hands-on experience with distributed systems and large-scale architectures.

This role offers the chance to work alongside industry experts, tackle complex technical challenges at scale, and make meaningful contributions to both LinkedIn's infrastructure and the broader technology ecosystem. If you're passionate about distributed systems, API design, and building high-performance platforms that serve millions of users, this position provides an excellent opportunity to make an impact while growing your career at a leading technology company.