Director, Edge & Traffic Engineering

LinkedIn, the world's largest professional network, is seeking an experienced Director of Edge & Traffic Engineering to lead their global traffic management, DNS, and routing platform initiatives. This critical role involves ensuring high availability, performance, and scalability of traffic routing systems across global infrastructure. The position requires deep expertise in DNS, traffic engineering, and routing platforms, with hands-on experience in technologies like Azure Front Door, Cloudflare, and various proxy systems.

The role offers a hybrid work environment, combining remote work flexibility with office collaboration. The director will be responsible for defining and executing traffic engineering strategies, driving continuous improvement in system performance, and leading a team of traffic engineers. They will work closely with product, engineering, and infrastructure teams to align traffic engineering strategies with business objectives.

Key technical areas include managing DNS resolution, traffic routing policies, and implementing proxy systems using Cloudflare and Azure Front Door. The role demands strong leadership skills, with responsibilities for mentoring team members and fostering innovation. The position offers competitive compensation ($218,000-$357,000) plus benefits, reflecting the strategic importance of this role in maintaining LinkedIn's global infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will bring 12+ years of network engineering experience, including 8+ years in leadership roles. They should have proven experience with large-scale networks, deep knowledge of networking protocols, and strong vendor management skills. This role presents an opportunity to impact millions of users while working with cutting-edge technologies in a collaborative, innovative environment.