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Staff Software Engineer - Frontend

LinkedIn is the world's largest professional network, built to create economic opportunity for every member of the global workforce.
$147,000 - $240,000
Frontend
Staff Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Staff Software Engineer - Frontend

LinkedIn, the world's largest professional network, is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their frontend team in Mountain View, CA. This hybrid role offers an exciting opportunity to work on critical internal tooling that powers LinkedIn's infrastructure management and capacity planning.

The position combines technical leadership with hands-on development, focusing on creating sophisticated UI/CLI/API solutions that help teams plan hardware investments, monitor capacity utilization, and optimize infrastructure usage. You'll be working in a culture built on trust, care, inclusion, and fun, where employee growth and success are prioritized.

As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll be responsible for architecting and developing distributed applications that maintain 24/7 uptime for mission-critical systems. The role involves creating reusable UI components, implementing robust APIs, and developing CLI features that complement UI workflows. You'll need to balance technical excellence with user experience, ensuring solutions are both powerful and intuitive.

The compensation package is competitive, ranging from $147,000 to $240,000, complemented by comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k, and parental leave. LinkedIn's approach to flexible work emphasizes culture and connection, with the hybrid model allowing for both remote work and in-office collaboration.

Key technical requirements include 5+ years of experience in full-stack development, proficiency in modern frontend technologies (React, TypeScript, JavaScript), and expertise in distributed systems. You'll need strong leadership skills to mentor junior engineers and drive best practices across teams.

This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on LinkedIn's infrastructure efficiency while working with cutting-edge technologies in a collaborative environment. If you're passionate about frontend development, technical leadership, and building tools that empower other engineers, this position offers an excellent opportunity to advance your career at one of the world's leading technology companies.

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Responsibilities For Staff Software Engineer - Frontend

  • Analyze and innovate current systems to identify gaps and design high-impact solutions
  • Champion customer success and advocate for measurable ROI
  • Design and develop distributed applications
  • Build multi-tier, user-centric applications with 24/7 uptime
  • Create robust APIs for backend operations
  • Develop reusable UI/UX components and pattern library
  • Create CLI features for capacity information and settings management
  • Provide technical leadership and establish best practices
  • Mentor junior engineers
  • Provide on-call and production support

Requirements For Staff Software Engineer - Frontend

React
TypeScript
JavaScript
Node.js
  • BA/BS Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience
  • 5+ Years of experience in large scale full-stack software development
  • Strong knowledge of database design and optimization
  • Experience with RESTful APIs or GraphQL services
  • Proficiency with front-end technologies (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, TypeScript)
  • Experience with responsive design and web accessibility
  • Experience building and deploying distributed systems
  • Proficiency with Git and collaborative workflows

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