Staff Software Engineer, Media Infrastructure
Description For Staff Software Engineer, Media Infrastructure
LinkedIn, the world's largest professional network, is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their Media Infrastructure organization. This role is pivotal in handling all media creation and consumption on LinkedIn, where video has become a key driver of business growth.
The position offers a hybrid work arrangement, allowing flexibility between remote work and office presence in either Mountain View, CA or Bellevue, WA. As a Media Infrastructure specialist, you'll be at the forefront of optimizing media processing systems that directly impact LinkedIn's core business metrics.
The role demands expertise in video codec integration (H.264, H.265, VP9, AV1) and optimization under Linux environments. You'll be responsible for defining and maintaining media quality metrics, working with FFMPEG for stream processing, and implementing system-level optimizations across worker node clusters.
Key technical requirements include 4+ years of experience in software development, proficiency in languages like Java, C++, Python, Go, or Rust, and demonstrated expertise in media processing. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in video codec development and integration, with the ability to optimize performance at scale.
LinkedIn offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $156,000 to $255,000, along with comprehensive benefits including health and wellness programs. The company culture emphasizes trust, care, inclusion, and fun, providing an environment where engineers can make significant impacts while growing their careers.
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior-level engineer passionate about media technology to join a small but highly impactful team. Your work will directly influence how millions of professionals worldwide consume and interact with media on LinkedIn's platform. The role combines technical depth in media processing with the scale and complexity of enterprise systems, making it an exciting challenge for those looking to push the boundaries of media infrastructure.
Responsibilities For Staff Software Engineer, Media Infrastructure
- Define and hold yourself responsible for media quality of experience metrics like video visual quality (VMAF, SSIM etc)
- Integrate video codecs (such as H.264, H.265, VP9, AV1) and optimize them for performance under Linux environments
- Work with FFMPEG and other media tools to process and manipulate media streams
- Work with a cluster of worker nodes and consider system level optimizations
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to media processing
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated media solutions
- Maintain and update technical documentation
Requirements For Staff Software Engineer, Media Infrastructure
- BA/BS Degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline, or related practical experience
- 4+ years of industry experience in software design, development, and algorithm related solutions
- 4+ years experience programming in object-oriented languages such as Java, C++, Python, Go, Rust, C#
- Basic integration knowledge under Linux environments
- Experience working in the media processing domain
- Experience with Java to implement or modify business logic and media features
- Proven experience in development/integration of video codecs and proficiency in using FFMPEG
Benefits For Staff Software Engineer, Media Infrastructure
- Generous health and wellness programs
- Time away for employees of all levels
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