Staff Software Engineer - Systems Infrastructure

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

The position can be based in Mountain View, CA, San Francisco, CA, or Bellevue, WA, with a hybrid work arrangement that balances remote work with in-office collaboration. LinkedIn's approach to flexible work is built on trust and optimized for culture, connection, and clarity.

As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll be part of LinkedIn's world-class engineering team, working on cutting-edge infrastructure projects including:

• Application and service delivery platforms
• Compute platforms
• Massively scalable data storage and replication systems
• Advanced search platforms
• Best-in-class AI platforms
• Experimentation platforms
• Privacy and compliance platforms

LinkedIn has an impressive track record of contributing to the open-source community, having pioneered projects like Apache Kafka, Pinot, Azkaban, Samza, Venice, Datahub, and Feather. You'll have the opportunity to work with industry-standard open source infrastructure products like Kubernetes, GRPC, and GraphQL.

The role requires a strong technical background with at least 8 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. You'll be expected to lead technical strategy, design and implement large-scale distributed systems, and mentor other engineers while contributing to LinkedIn's technical culture.

The compensation package is competitive, ranging from $156,000 to $255,000, plus additional benefits including health and wellness programs, equity, and annual performance bonuses. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior engineer looking to make an impact at scale while working with cutting-edge technologies in a collaborative, innovation-focused environment.