Staff Software Engineer - Network

LinkedIn, the world's largest professional network, is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their Network team in Mountain View, CA. This is a hybrid role that combines remote work with in-office collaboration.

The position focuses on designing, implementing, and operating network software for data centers, inter-DC backbone, and host networking stack that powers LinkedIn's economic graph. The team's responsibilities include working with network operating system (SONiC), traffic engineering, intent-based configuration management, telemetry, and various systems for network packet forwarding and translation, monitoring, and operations.

As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll be a key technical leader and role model within the team. The role requires someone who can design and develop technology to serve business and technical objectives, understand state-of-the-art networking research, align perspectives across teams, and make intelligent trade-offs. Strong technical skills in both software engineering and networking are essential.

The ideal candidate should have 8+ years of experience with a BS (or equivalent combinations with MS/PhD), strong programming skills in languages like Golang, Python, Java, or C++, and deep knowledge of network protocols. Experience with Software Defined Networking (SDN), SONiC Network Operating System, and network configuration management systems is highly valued.

LinkedIn offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $147,000 to $240,000, along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k), parental leave, and various other perks. The company is committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can succeed, with a culture built on trust, care, and professional growth opportunities.