Director, Software Engineering
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 leadership role focused on securing LinkedIn's large-scale distributed systems and microservices infrastructure.
The position offers an exciting opportunity to shape the security architecture of a platform that connects professionals globally. As the Director of SFE, you'll be responsible for developing and implementing security solutions that protect LinkedIn's extensive user base and infrastructure. The role combines technical expertise in security engineering with strategic leadership, requiring both depth in security architecture and breadth in managing cross-functional initiatives.
Key areas of focus include Identity, Access Management, Crypto/Key Management, and Vulnerability Management. You'll lead a high-performing team while working closely with various engineering groups to integrate security solutions across LinkedIn's infrastructure. The role requires a strong background in security engineering leadership, with at least 10 years of experience in building and deploying security architecture at scale.
The position offers competitive compensation ($203,000 - $333,000) and benefits, including equity and performance bonuses. As a hybrid role, you'll have the flexibility to work both remotely and from LinkedIn's Mountain View office. This is an excellent opportunity for a security engineering leader who wants to impact the security posture of a platform used by millions of professionals worldwide.
The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience with large-scale distributed systems, cryptographic systems, and modern security architecture. You'll need to demonstrate strong leadership abilities, excellent collaboration skills, and a track record of successfully implementing security strategies at scale. This role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies while protecting one of the world's largest professional networks.
Responsibilities For Director, Software Engineering
- Lead the Security Foundations Engineering (SFE) team within Information Security
- Drive development and implementation of securing large-scale distributed systems
- Oversee strategy for Identity, Access, Crypto/Key Management, and Vulnerability Management
- Direct large-scale programs and guide strategic direction of security architecture
- Recruit, mentor, and manage high-performing security infrastructure team
- Partner with cross-functional teams to integrate security solutions
Requirements For Director, Software Engineering
- 10+ years in security engineering leadership
- 10+ years in security building and deploying security architecture at scale
- 4+ years experience in cloud data infrastructure, search infrastructure, ML platforms, or large Hadoop infrastructure
- Ability to lead by example and inspire team performance
- Strong collaboration skills across different teams
- Experience with building and operating cryptographic systems at scale
- Understanding of large scale engineering systems and big data technologies
Benefits For Director, Software Engineering
- Annual performance bonus
- Stock options
- Comprehensive benefits package
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