Staff Software Engineer - Systems and Infrastructure

LinkedIn, the world's largest professional network, is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their Systems and Infrastructure team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on next-generation infrastructure and platforms that power LinkedIn's services at massive scale.

As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of building critical systems including application and service delivery platforms, compute platforms, scalable data storage systems, cutting-edge search platforms, AI platforms, and experimentation platforms. The role combines deep technical expertise with the opportunity to contribute to open-source projects - LinkedIn has already pioneered several well-known projects like Apache Kafka, Pinot, Azkaban, and Samza.

The position offers a hybrid work arrangement, allowing flexibility between remote work and office presence in either Mountain View, San Francisco, or Bellevue. You'll be part of a world-class engineering team, working with modern technologies and frameworks while solving complex technical challenges at scale.

Key responsibilities include owning technical strategy for broad requirements, designing and implementing large-scale distributed systems, improving system observability, mentoring other engineers, and working with the open-source community. The role requires strong expertise in distributed systems, backend infrastructure, and programming languages like Java, Go, Rust, or Python.

LinkedIn offers competitive compensation ($156,000 - $255,000), comprehensive health and wellness benefits, and a culture built on trust, care, and inclusion. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers who want to make a significant impact while working on challenging technical problems at scale.