Staff Software Engineer - Systems Infrastructure

LinkedIn is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their Systems Infrastructure team, offering an exciting opportunity to work on next-generation infrastructure and platforms at massive scale. This role is perfect for engineers passionate about distributed systems who want to make an impact at the world's largest professional network.

The position involves building critical infrastructure components including application delivery platforms, compute platforms, scalable data storage systems, search platforms, AI platforms, and experimentation platforms. LinkedIn has a strong track record of contributing to open source, having created projects like Apache Kafka, Pinot, and others.

As a Staff Engineer, you'll own technical strategy for complex requirements, design and implement large-scale distributed systems, improve observability and developer productivity, and mentor other engineers. The role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies while contributing to open source projects that impact the broader tech community.

The hybrid work arrangement provides flexibility while maintaining team collaboration. LinkedIn offers competitive compensation ($156,000 - $255,000) plus benefits including health programs and time away. The company culture emphasizes trust, inclusion, and professional growth.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers who want to tackle challenging technical problems at scale while working with industry-leading infrastructure technologies. You'll be part of a world-class engineering team building systems that power economic opportunity for professionals globally.