Staff Software Engineer - Applications

LinkedIn is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their Applications team in Bengaluru. This role represents a unique opportunity to make a direct impact on the world's professional network that helps millions achieve their career goals. As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll be a key technical leader and role model within the team, designing and developing technology that serves both business and technology objectives.

The role combines technical excellence with leadership, requiring expertise in distributed systems, Java/C++ programming, and software architecture. You'll be responsible for scaling distributed applications, making crucial architectural decisions, and ensuring high-quality code delivery through proper testing and review processes.

What makes this role particularly exciting is the scope of impact - LinkedIn's global reach means your work will directly influence how professionals worldwide connect, discover opportunities, and gain insights. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement, providing flexibility while maintaining team collaboration.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of experience in software development, strong computer science fundamentals, and expertise in Java/C++. Beyond technical skills, you'll need to be an effective mentor, able to coach other engineers and foster LinkedIn's culture of transformation, collaboration, and results.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior engineer looking to step into a staff-level role where they can combine technical leadership with hands-on development, working on systems that impact millions of users globally.