Staff Software Engineer - Video Processing

LinkedIn is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their Media Infrastructure organization, focusing on video processing and optimization. This is a key role that will help drive LinkedIn's growing media capabilities, particularly in video which has become a crucial driver of business growth.

The position offers the flexibility of being based in either Mountain View, CA or Bellevue, WA, with a hybrid work arrangement that balances remote work with in-office collaboration. As part of the Media Infrastructure org, you'll be working with a small but highly impactful team responsible for handling all media creation and consumption across LinkedIn's platform.

The role requires deep technical expertise in video processing and codec optimization. You'll be working with various video codecs (H.264, H.265, VP9, AV1) and tools like FFMPEG to enhance media delivery capabilities. Key responsibilities include optimizing transcoding processes, maintaining quality metrics, and implementing system-level improvements across worker node clusters.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer who wants to make a significant impact on LinkedIn's core business metrics through media performance optimization. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $156,000 to $255,000, along with comprehensive benefits and the opportunity to work with cutting-edge media technologies.

The ideal candidate will bring 4+ years of relevant experience, strong programming skills in languages like Java, Python, Go, or Rust, and deep knowledge of media processing. You'll be joining a company known for its strong engineering culture, commitment to professional development, and mission to create economic opportunity for the global workforce.

Key technical challenges include optimizing video performance at scale, implementing efficient transcoding processes, and maintaining high-quality media delivery across LinkedIn's global platform. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams and have the opportunity to influence the direction of LinkedIn's media infrastructure.

If you're passionate about video processing, enjoy working with modern codec technologies, and want to be part of a team that's driving significant business impact through technical innovation, this role offers an excellent opportunity to advance your career at one of the world's leading professional networks.