Senior Software Engineer - Video Processing

LinkedIn, the world's largest professional network, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Media Infrastructure organization. This role is pivotal in handling all media creation and consumption on LinkedIn, where video has become a key driver of business growth.

The position offers a flexible hybrid work arrangement with options to work from Mountain View, CA, San Francisco, CA, or Bellevue, WA. As part of a small but impactful organization, you'll be responsible for optimizing media processing systems that directly influence LinkedIn's core business metrics.

The role combines deep technical expertise in video processing with distributed systems knowledge. You'll work with cutting-edge video codecs (H.264, H.265, VP9, AV1) and tools like FFMPEG to enhance media delivery capabilities. Your responsibilities will include defining and monitoring quality metrics, optimizing encoding parameters, and improving overall system performance.

The ideal candidate brings strong programming skills in languages like Java, along with experience in media processing and video codec integration. You'll be working in a collaborative environment, partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance media solutions that scale across LinkedIn's platform.

LinkedIn offers competitive compensation ($128,000 - $210,000) and comprehensive benefits including health and wellness programs. The company culture emphasizes trust, care, inclusion, and fun, providing an environment where engineers can do their best work and make significant impact.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior engineer passionate about video technology to work on systems that serve millions of professionals worldwide. You'll be at the forefront of media technology, solving complex challenges while contributing to LinkedIn's mission of creating economic opportunity for every member of the global workforce.

The role offers significant growth potential, working with modern technologies and architectures while being part of a team that drives innovation in professional social networking. If you're excited about combining video processing expertise with large-scale distributed systems, this position offers the perfect blend of technical challenge and business impact.