Staff Network Engineer

LinkedIn is the world's largest professional network, built to help members of all backgrounds and experiences achieve more in their careers.
Distributed Systems
Staff Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
8+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Staff Network Engineer

LinkedIn, the world's largest professional network, is seeking a Staff Network Engineer to join their team in Bengaluru. This role represents a unique opportunity to work on large-scale network infrastructure that powers LinkedIn's global platform serving millions of professionals worldwide.

As a Staff Network Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of designing, deploying, and operating LinkedIn's data center infrastructure and backbone network across multiple geographical regions. The role combines deep technical expertise in networking with strategic thinking and leadership responsibilities. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies and be responsible for architecting solutions that ensure the platform's performance, reliability, and scalability.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years of hands-on experience in network and data center engineering within a hyperscaler environment. You'll need strong expertise in network protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, MPLS, RDMA), programming skills (Python, Go), and experience with modern technologies like Kubernetes and eBPF. The role offers a hybrid work arrangement, combining remote work with office presence in LinkedIn's Bengaluru location.

What makes this role particularly exciting is the opportunity to work on infrastructure that directly impacts millions of professionals globally. You'll be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence. The position offers significant scope for professional growth, working with cutting-edge network technologies, and contributing to the platform that shapes how professionals connect and grow worldwide.

LinkedIn's commitment to creating economic opportunity for every member of the global workforce means your work will have meaningful impact. The company culture emphasizes belonging, career growth, and work-life balance through flexible working arrangements. If you're passionate about large-scale networking challenges and want to be part of a team that's shaping the future of professional networking, this role offers an excellent opportunity to make your mark.

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Responsibilities For Staff Network Engineer

  • Review architectures, network designs, automated network provisioning and tools
  • Provide recommendations for continuous improvements in network performance, capacity, reliability, and observability
  • Design, deploy, and operate large-scale network for data center infrastructure and backbone across multiple geographical regions
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align implementation with business objectives
  • Perform network maintenance and upgrades
  • Identify gaps and develop solutions to automate deployments and auto-remediate network faults
  • Network security and compliance
  • Participate in on-call rotation, resolve network outages, conduct post-mortem and remediation plans
  • Evaluate new platforms to address scaling challenges and drive requirements with OEMs/ODMs

Requirements For Staff Network Engineer

Python
Go
Linux
Kubernetes
  • BA/BS Degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience
  • 8+ years of proven hands-on industry experience in network and data center engineering in a hyperscaler environment
  • Understanding of network protocols such as TCP/IP, BGP, MPLS, RDMA, network overlay technologies, and network-based Quality of Service (QoS)
  • Experience in programming languages like Python, Go, or other scripting languages
  • Knowledge in Kubernetes, host networking, host TCP tuning
  • Experience in network congestion control solutions such as QoS, DCTCP/ECN, and eBPF
  • Experience with network management, configuration generation and provisioning systems and tools
  • Experience in hardware and software testing using IXIA or other testing platforms

Benefits For Staff Network Engineer

Visa Sponsorship
  • Flexible Work
  • Career Growth Opportunities

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