Senior Staff Engineer, Data Center Strategy

LinkedIn, the world's largest professional network, is seeking a Senior Staff Engineer for Data Center Strategy to join their team in Mountain View, CA. This hybrid role combines technical expertise with strategic thinking in data center operations and sustainability.

The position focuses on designing, implementing, and maintaining data center infrastructure while driving sustainability initiatives. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing strategies that balance operational efficiency with environmental responsibility, analyzing market trends, and leading negotiations with service providers.

Key aspects of the role include sustainability strategy development, market analysis, vendor negotiations, and financial modeling. The successful candidate will work on optimizing resource consumption, reducing environmental impact, and ensuring compliance with sustainability standards while maintaining high performance and reliability of data center operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional to impact LinkedIn's infrastructure at scale. The role offers competitive compensation ($149,000 - $247,000) and comprehensive benefits including medical insurance, dental coverage, vision care, 401k, and equity options. The position requires at least 5 years of experience in data center strategy and sustainability, with 2+ years in leadership.

The role combines technical expertise with business acumen, requiring skills in data center design, sustainability practices, market analysis, and vendor management. You'll work with cross-functional teams to drive initiatives that promote environmental responsibility while ensuring optimal data center performance.

LinkedIn offers a collaborative work environment where you can make a significant impact on their global infrastructure while working with cutting-edge technologies. The company's commitment to sustainability and operational excellence makes this an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about both technical innovation and environmental responsibility.