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.

The Media Infrastructure team, though small, has a significant impact on LinkedIn's core business metrics through video performance optimizations. As a Media specialist, you'll be responsible for optimizing media transcoding processes and enhancing delivery capabilities across various formats including video, images, and documents.

The role requires deep expertise in video codecs (H.264, H.265, VP9, AV1) and proficiency in Linux environments. You'll work with technologies like FFMPEG for media processing and be responsible for system-level optimizations across worker node clusters. The position demands strong technical skills in languages such as Java, Python, Go, or Rust, combined with practical experience in media processing and codec integration.

LinkedIn offers a comprehensive benefits package including generous health and wellness programs, performance bonuses, and equity opportunities. The company culture is built on trust, care, inclusion, and fun, with a strong commitment to employee growth and development. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers passionate about media infrastructure to make a significant impact at scale.

The compensation range of $156,000 - $255,000 reflects LinkedIn's commitment to fair and equitable pay practices, with additional benefits and incentives available. Join a team that's transforming how professional media content is delivered to millions of users worldwide.