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 centered 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
• State-of-the-art AI platforms
• Experimentation platforms
• Privacy and compliance platforms

LinkedIn has an impressive track record of pioneering open-source infrastructure 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 background in distributed systems and software engineering, with at least 8 years of relevant experience (or MS with 7 years, PhD with 4 years). You'll be responsible for owning technical strategy, designing and implementing large-scale distributed systems, improving system observability, mentoring other engineers, and driving innovation.

The compensation package is competitive, ranging from $156,000 to $255,000, plus benefits and potential annual performance bonuses. LinkedIn offers a culture built on trust, care, inclusion, and fun, where everyone has the opportunity to succeed and make a real impact.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers who are passionate about distributed systems, want to work with cutting-edge technology, and desire to contribute to open-source projects while solving complex technical challenges at scale.