Software Engineering Manager, Systems and Infrastructure

LinkedIn, the world's largest professional network, is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead their Systems and Infrastructure team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of LinkedIn's infrastructure, working on cutting-edge technologies that power millions of professional connections worldwide.

The position involves leading a team focused on building next-generation infrastructure and platforms, including application and service delivery platforms, compute platforms, massively scalable data storage systems, AI platforms, and experimentation platforms. You'll be working with industry-standard technologies like Kubernetes, GRPC, and GraphQL, while also contributing to LinkedIn's impressive portfolio of open-source projects such as Apache Kafka, Pinot, and Samza.

As a manager, you'll be responsible for coaching and developing a team of talented engineers, fostering an inclusive environment that promotes innovation and learning. You'll collaborate with senior management to develop long-term technology roadmaps and drive technical excellence across the organization. The role requires both strong technical expertise and leadership skills, as you'll need to dive deep into technical discussions while also effectively managing and growing your team.

The position offers competitive compensation ($200,000 - $268,000/year) and comprehensive benefits, including health and wellness programs, equity, and performance bonuses. This hybrid role allows for flexibility while maintaining strong team collaboration, based in Mountain View, CA.

The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of industry experience in software development, with a strong background in distributed systems and infrastructure. You'll need excellent communication skills to work with stakeholders across engineering and business leadership, and a proven track record of building and leading high-performing teams.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a company that's shaping the future of professional networking while working on challenging technical problems at scale. You'll be part of a team that values innovation, inclusion, and technical excellence, with the chance to contribute to both proprietary and open-source technologies that impact millions of users globally.