Distinguished Software Engineer

LinkedIn, the world's largest professional network, is seeking a Distinguished Software Engineer to join their Dev Platforms and Experiences (DPX) organization. This role is crucial in making LinkedIn's R&D teams more productive and successful through core developer infrastructure improvements.

The position focuses on envisioning and implementing next-generation developer infrastructure and services, making the engineering experience at LinkedIn more efficient and enjoyable. The role involves leading strategic investments to accelerate development iterations and create significant improvements in developer productivity.

As a Distinguished Engineer, you'll be responsible for:

• Leading and mentoring teams building critical engineering systems
• Collaborating across engineering departments to understand needs and build effective solutions
• Owning the complete lifecycle of infrastructure systems from design to deployment
• Contributing to the open-source community and engaging with industry-wide developer initiatives
• Driving operational excellence and best practices adoption

The ideal candidate brings 15+ years of software development experience, with deep expertise in large distributed systems and a proven track record of technical leadership. They should excel at attracting and developing engineering talent, possess excellent communication skills, and demonstrate thought leadership in developer productivity.

LinkedIn offers a competitive compensation package ($227,000 - $373,000) and a hybrid work environment, combining remote work with office presence. The company's mission of creating economic opportunity for every member of the global workforce, combined with its commitment to diversity and inclusion, makes this an exciting opportunity for experienced engineering leaders looking to make a significant impact.