Senior Staff AI Engineer, AI Algorithm Foundations

LinkedIn's Core AI organization is seeking a Senior Staff AI Engineer to lead the development of cutting-edge artificial intelligence solutions that will transform the professional world. This role sits within the Foundational Algorithms team and reports directly to the Director, focusing on building next-generation AI technologies that will revolutionize how over a billion members interact with the LinkedIn platform.

The position combines technical leadership with hands-on engineering, requiring expertise in large language models (LLMs), recommender systems, and deep learning. You'll be responsible for designing and implementing advanced AI agents with sophisticated reasoning and planning capabilities, while also providing technical mentorship to a team of Senior and Staff/Lead AI Engineers.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of industry/research experience, with deep expertise in training and fine-tuning LLMs, particularly for recommendation tasks. A PhD in Computer Science, AI, or related field is preferred, along with a track record of significant contributions to the field through publications or impactful open-source projects.

This hybrid role offers the opportunity to work both remotely and from LinkedIn's Sunnyvale office, with competitive compensation ranging from $191,000 to $315,000, plus benefits. You'll be part of a culture that strongly values work-life balance and employee wellbeing, while working on technologies that directly impact how professionals worldwide connect, learn, and grow.

The role combines the excitement of cutting-edge AI research with the practical impact of deploying solutions at massive scale. You'll be at the forefront of developing agentic models that will define the future of professional networking, while working alongside some of the industry's top AI talent in a collaborative, innovation-focused environment.