Director, Software Engineering - Trust Foundations

LinkedIn is seeking an exceptional Director of Software Engineering to lead our Trust Foundations organization, a critical component of our Trust Engineering division. This role combines technical leadership with strategic vision to protect our platform of over a billion members.

The Trust Foundations team is fundamental to LinkedIn's security infrastructure, providing essential systems that enable trust and safety teams to combat abuse effectively. As Director, you'll lead the development of scalable, adaptable infrastructure that streamlines trust defenses and allows teams to respond swiftly to emerging threats.

Your responsibilities will span technical strategy, team leadership, and operational excellence. You'll guide architectural decisions for distributed systems, ensuring our trust infrastructure remains robust and scalable. The role requires deep technical expertise combined with strong leadership skills to mentor teams and drive innovation.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $203,000-$333,000, along with comprehensive benefits including health coverage, 401k, and parental leave. Based in Mountain View, CA, this hybrid role combines remote work flexibility with in-office collaboration.

Key technical areas include distributed systems architecture, high-performance computing, and security infrastructure. You'll work with technologies like Java and Python while implementing advanced security patterns. The role requires balancing technical depth with business acumen to make strategic decisions that impact LinkedIn's trust ecosystem.

You'll lead multiple engineering teams, fostering a culture of innovation while ensuring operational excellence. Success requires strong communication skills to work with stakeholders across engineering, product, policy, and operations teams. Your leadership will directly influence how LinkedIn maintains trust and safety at scale.

This is an opportunity to shape the future of trust and safety infrastructure at one of the world's largest professional networks. You'll drive technical innovation while developing the next generation of engineering leaders. The role offers significant impact, working on systems that protect millions of professional interactions daily.