Staff Software Engineer, Media Infrastructure

LinkedIn is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their Media Infrastructure organization, a crucial team responsible for handling all media creation and consumption across the platform. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on systems that directly impact LinkedIn's core business metrics through video and media optimization.

The position is available in either Mountain View, CA or Bellevue, WA, with a hybrid work arrangement that balances remote work with in-office collaboration. As a Media specialist, you'll be at the forefront of optimizing media processing systems, working with various video codecs and streaming technologies to enhance LinkedIn's media delivery capabilities.

The role combines deep technical expertise in media processing with distributed systems engineering. You'll be working with technologies like FFMPEG, various video codecs (H.264, H.265, VP9, AV1), and modern programming languages including Java, Python, Go, and Rust. The position requires both hands-on technical work and cross-functional collaboration to deliver high-performance media solutions.

What makes this role particularly exciting is its impact scope - while the Media Infrastructure org is relatively small, its work has significant influence on LinkedIn's business metrics. You'll be responsible for defining and improving media quality metrics, optimizing encoding parameters, and enhancing the overall media delivery infrastructure that serves LinkedIn's global professional network.

The compensation package is competitive, ranging from $156,000 to $255,000, plus additional benefits including annual performance bonuses, equity compensation, and comprehensive health benefits. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers passionate about media technology and looking to make a significant impact at scale.