Staff Software Engineer - Video Processing

LinkedIn, the world's largest professional network, is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their Media Infrastructure organization. This role is pivotal in handling all media creation and consumption on LinkedIn, where video has become a key driver of business growth. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement, allowing flexibility between remote work and office presence in either Mountain View, CA or Bellevue, WA.

The Media Infrastructure team, while small in size, has a large and impactful scope. Their optimizations in video performance have significantly influenced LinkedIn's core business metrics. As a Media specialist, you'll be at the forefront of optimizing media transcoding processes and enhancing delivery capabilities across video, images, and documents.

The role requires deep expertise in video processing technologies, including work with various codecs (H.264, H.265, VP9, AV1) and tools like FFMPEG. You'll be responsible for maintaining high media quality standards, implementing system-level optimizations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated media solutions.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to work with cutting-edge media technologies while making a significant impact on LinkedIn's platform. The company provides comprehensive benefits including health and wellness programs, competitive compensation with annual performance bonuses, and stock options. LinkedIn's culture is built on trust, care, inclusion, and fun, making it an ideal environment for professional growth and innovation.

If you're passionate about media technology and want to shape the future of professional networking at scale, this role offers the perfect blend of technical challenges and meaningful impact.