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.

The position involves 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. LinkedIn has a strong track record of contributing to the open-source community with projects like Apache Kafka, Pinot, Azkaban, and Samza.

As a Staff Engineer, you'll be responsible for driving technical strategy across broad requirements, designing and implementing large-scale distributed systems, and improving system observability. The role requires strong leadership skills as you'll mentor other engineers and help shape the technical culture. You'll work with modern technologies like Kubernetes, GRPC, GraphQL, and various programming languages including Java, Go, Rust, and Scala.

The position offers competitive compensation ($156,000 - $255,000) and benefits including health programs and equity. The work environment is hybrid, allowing flexibility to work from home while maintaining in-office collaboration. Locations include Mountain View, San Francisco, or Bellevue.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers passionate about distributed systems and open source to make a significant impact at scale. You'll work alongside world-class engineers, contribute to influential open-source projects, and help build systems that create economic opportunities for professionals worldwide.

LinkedIn emphasizes trust, care, inclusion, and fun in their culture. They're committed to fair compensation, work-life balance, and providing transformational opportunities for employee growth. The role offers the chance to work on challenging technical problems while contributing to LinkedIn's mission of connecting the world's professionals.