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 involves building critical systems including application and service delivery platforms, compute platforms, massively scalable data storage and replication systems, cutting-edge search platforms, AI platforms, experimentation platforms, and privacy/compliance platforms. LinkedIn has an impressive track record of contributing to the open-source community with projects like Apache Kafka, Pinot, Azkaban, Samza, Venice, Datahub, and Feather.

As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll be working with industry-standard open source infrastructure products like Kubernetes, GRPC, and GraphQL. The role requires technical leadership in designing and implementing large-scale distributed systems, with a focus on performance optimization and security. You'll be responsible for improving system observability and developer productivity while mentoring other engineers and helping to build a fast-growing team.

The position offers a hybrid work arrangement, allowing flexibility between remote work and office presence in either Mountain View, San Francisco, or Bellevue. LinkedIn's culture emphasizes trust, care, inclusion, and fun, providing an environment where everyone can succeed. The compensation package includes competitive salary, annual performance bonus, stock options, and comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers passionate about distributed systems and eager to make an impact at scale while contributing to open-source projects. The role combines technical challenges with leadership opportunities, making it ideal for those looking to advance their careers in a collaborative, innovative environment.