Director, Software Engineering

LinkedIn is the world's largest professional network, connecting professionals globally and creating economic opportunities for every member of the workforce.
$203,000 - $333,000
Security
Principal Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
10+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Director, Software Engineering

LinkedIn, the world's largest professional network, is seeking a Director to lead their Security Foundations Engineering (SFE) team within Information Security. This is a crucial role that combines technical expertise with leadership, focusing on securing large-scale distributed systems and microservices.

The position requires an experienced security engineering leader with 10+ years of experience in building and deploying security architecture at scale. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in areas such as cloud infrastructure, ML platforms, or large Hadoop environments, along with strong leadership abilities to drive cross-functional initiatives.

As the Director of SFE, you'll be responsible for developing and implementing scalable security infrastructure solutions that protect LinkedIn's expanding user base. Key areas of focus include Identity, Access, Crypto/Key Management, and Vulnerability Management. You'll lead a high-performing team while ensuring security solutions meet both technical requirements and organizational goals.

The role offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $203,000 to $333,000 annually, plus equity and benefits. Working in a hybrid model, you'll be based in the San Francisco Bay Area, collaborating with teams both remotely and in-office.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a security leader who wants to make a significant impact at scale, working with cutting-edge technologies while building and mentoring teams. You'll be at the forefront of securing one of the world's largest professional networks, ensuring the protection of data and systems that millions of professionals rely on daily.

LinkedIn offers a collaborative culture focused on innovation and professional growth, with opportunities to work on challenging problems at scale. The company's commitment to security and compliance makes this role particularly crucial for maintaining trust with members and partners worldwide.

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Responsibilities For Director, Software Engineering

  • Lead the Security Foundations Engineering (SFE) team within the Information Security team
  • Drive the development and implementation of securing large-scale, distributed systems and microservices
  • Oversee strategy and evolution of Identity, Access, Crypto/Key Management, and Vulnerability Management
  • Direct execution of large-scale programs
  • Recruit, mentor, and manage a high-performing security infrastructure team
  • Partner with cross-functional teams across Engineering

Requirements For Director, Software Engineering

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  • 10+ years in security engineering leadership
  • 10+ years in security building and deploying security architecture at scale
  • 4+ years experience in one or more areas: cloud data infrastructure, search infrastructure, ML platforms, large Hadoop infrastructure or equivalent
  • Ability to lead by example and inspire the team
  • Strong leadership abilities to communicate and drive cross-functional efforts

Benefits For Director, Software Engineering

Medical Insurance
Equity
  • Annual performance bonus
  • Stock
  • Benefits package
  • Flexible work arrangements

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