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 internal tooling that drives capacity planning and infrastructure utilization across LinkedIn's fleet.

The position combines technical leadership with hands-on development, focusing on creating sophisticated UI/CLI/API solutions that help teams manage hardware investments, monitor capacity utilization, and optimize infrastructure usage. As a Staff Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of developing scalable applications that maintain 24/7 uptime for mission-critical systems.

The role requires expertise in frontend technologies including JavaScript/TypeScript, modern frameworks like React, and experience building distributed systems. You'll be responsible for creating reusable UI components, developing CLI features, and designing robust APIs. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $147,000 to $240,000, along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k), and parental leave.

LinkedIn's culture emphasizes trust, inclusion, and professional growth, providing opportunities to work with cutting-edge technologies while making a significant impact on how the world's professionals connect and grow. The hybrid work arrangement balances remote flexibility with in-office collaboration, fostering both independence and team synergy.

This role is perfect for experienced engineers who excel at both technical execution and leadership, can mentor junior developers, and are passionate about creating high-quality, scalable solutions that drive business value. Join LinkedIn to help transform the way the world works while advancing your career in a supportive, innovative environment.

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Responsibilities For Staff Software Engineer - Frontend

  • Analyze and innovate: evaluate current systems and design high-impact solutions
  • Champion customer success and advocate for measurable ROI
  • Architect and build distributed systems
  • Develop scalable applications with 24/7 uptime
  • Design robust APIs for backend operations
  • Create reusable UI/UX components and pattern library
  • Develop CLI features complementing UI workflows
  • Ensure code quality and best practices
  • Provide technical leadership
  • Improve engineering productivity
  • Mentor junior engineers
  • Support production systems

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 modern JavaScript frameworks
  • Understanding of distributed systems and microservices architecture
  • Proficiency with Git and collaborative workflows

Benefits For Staff Software Engineer - Frontend

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401k
Parental Leave
  • Medical insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid maternity leave
  • Paid paternity leave
  • Child care support
  • Commuter benefits
  • Student loan assistance
  • Tuition assistance
  • Disability insurance

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