Staff Software Engineer

LinkedIn is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their team in Bangalore, India. This is a key technical leadership position where you'll have the opportunity to make a direct impact on the world's largest professional network. The role combines hands-on technical work with leadership responsibilities, focusing on scaling distributed systems and mentoring other engineers.

As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll be responsible for designing and developing technology that serves both business and technical objectives. You'll work on complex distributed applications, making crucial architectural decisions and implementing solutions that maintain LinkedIn's high standards for performance and reliability. The role requires expertise in Java/C++ programming, distributed systems, and large-scale infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of experience in software development, with a strong foundation in computer science fundamentals. You'll need to demonstrate not just technical excellence, but also leadership abilities, as you'll be expected to coach other engineers and influence technical decisions across teams.

LinkedIn offers a hybrid work environment, combining the flexibility of remote work with in-office collaboration. The company is known for its strong engineering culture and commitment to innovation. This role presents an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers looking to work on challenging technical problems while helping shape the future of professional networking at global scale.