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 is 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, experimentation platforms, and privacy/compliance platforms. You'll be working with a world-class engineering team that has pioneered numerous open-source projects like Apache Kafka, Pinot, Azkaban, Samza, Venice, Datahub, and Feather.

The role offers a unique blend of technical leadership and hands-on development. You'll be responsible for driving technical strategy for complex requirements, designing and implementing large-scale distributed systems, and improving system observability. The position requires strong expertise in distributed systems, backend infrastructure, and programming languages like Java, Go, Rust, or Python.

LinkedIn offers a flexible hybrid work environment based on trust and optimized for culture and connection. The company provides comprehensive benefits including health and wellness programs, competitive compensation with annual performance bonuses, stock options, and career growth opportunities. You'll be part of a culture built on trust, care, inclusion, and fun – where everyone can succeed.

This is an ideal opportunity for experienced engineers passionate about distributed systems, API design, and writing high-performance code at scale. You'll have the chance to contribute to open-source projects, mentor other engineers, and make a real impact within a company that's transforming how the world works professionally.