Staff Software Engineer - Video Processing

LinkedIn, the world's largest professional network, is seeking a Staff Software Engineer specializing in Video Processing 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 performance optimizations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated media solutions.

LinkedIn offers a comprehensive benefits package including health and wellness programs, generous time off, annual performance bonuses, and stock options. The company culture is built on trust, care, inclusion, and fun, with a strong commitment to employee growth and development. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers passionate about media processing to make a significant impact at scale while working with cutting-edge video technologies.