Senior Staff AI Engineer, AI Algorithm Foundations

LinkedIn's Core AI organization is seeking a Senior Staff AI Engineer to join their AI Algorithm Foundations team, working on transformative artificial intelligence solutions that will shape the future of professional networking. This role represents an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of cutting-edge AI technology and professional networking at global scale.

The position involves leading the development of next-generation recommender systems built on large language models (LLMs), working within LinkedIn's Core AI organization. You'll be responsible for designing and training state-of-the-art language models, either from scratch or through adaptation of existing models, to enhance LinkedIn's recommendation capabilities.

As a technical leader, you'll drive crucial architectural decisions for foundational model development and deployment, ensuring these systems are scalable, efficient, and robust. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams, including product engineering and infrastructure, to identify and execute on high-impact opportunities that leverage AI to enhance the LinkedIn platform.

The role requires deep expertise in machine learning, particularly in areas such as transformer architectures, reinforcement learning, and model evaluation. You'll be expected to stay at the forefront of LLM research and contribute to the broader research community through publications and presentations.

This is a hybrid position based in Sunnyvale, CA, offering competitive compensation ($191,000 - $315,000) plus benefits. The role combines the opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI technology with the chance to impact over a billion professionals worldwide. You'll be joining a team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of AI technology while maintaining a focus on practical applications that enhance professional networking and career development.

The ideal candidate will bring both technical depth and leadership experience, with the ability to mentor other engineers and drive technical excellence across the team. This role offers the unique opportunity to shape the future of professional networking through innovative AI solutions at one of the world's leading professional networks.