Manager, Software Engineering

LinkedIn is a professional networking platform that helps professionals achieve more in their careers through connections, opportunities, and insights.
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
8+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Manager, Software Engineering

LinkedIn is seeking a passionate, entrepreneurial engineering leader to join their Bangalore engineering team. This role is part of LinkedIn's India initiatives team, responsible for leading engineers in developing new products and scaling existing solutions for the Indian market. The position offers an opportunity to make a direct impact on the world's workforce through innovative products and technology.

The role combines technical leadership with people management, requiring expertise in distributed systems, architecture, and team development. You'll be working in a hybrid environment, splitting time between home and office, while leading initiatives that shape LinkedIn's presence in India.

Key aspects of the role include managing team performance, architectural decision-making, and ensuring high-quality software delivery. You'll work closely with senior management on technology roadmaps and cross-functional teams to maintain technical excellence.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years of engineering experience, with proven management capabilities or staff-level engineering experience. Strong technical skills in Java or C++ are essential, along with experience in building scalable, production-grade systems.

This position offers the chance to work with LinkedIn's global team, contributing to products that impact millions of professionals worldwide. You'll be part of a culture that values well-being, innovation, and professional growth, with comprehensive benefits for employees and their families.

The role presents an exciting opportunity to shape LinkedIn's technical direction in India while developing your leadership skills in a dynamic, fast-growing market. You'll be instrumental in building and scaling products that help professionals achieve their career goals, working with cutting-edge technology and talented engineers in a collaborative environment.

Last updated 17 hours ago

Responsibilities For Manager, Software Engineering

  • Manage the performance and career development of a team of engineers
  • Own significant parts of LinkedIn products that require design, architecture, and coding
  • Participate with senior management in developing a long-term technology roadmap
  • Be a role model and professional coach for engineers
  • Work with peers across teams to support and leverage a shared technical stack
  • Manage teams to scale distributed applications
  • Make architectural trade-offs applying synchronous and asynchronous design patterns
  • Review code and deliver with speediness and quality
  • Develop multi-tier scalable, high-volume performing, and reliable user-centric applications that operate 24x7
  • Produce high-quality software that is unit tested, code reviewed, and checked in regularly for continuous integration

Requirements For Manager, Software Engineering

Java
  • BS in Computer Science or related field with 8+ years of relevant engineering work experience
  • 1+ year(s) of management experience or 1+ year(s) of staff level engineering experience with management training
  • 5+ years software design, coding in one of the following languages: Java, C++

Benefits For Manager, Software Engineering

Medical Insurance
Parental Leave
Education Budget
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
  • Time away programs
  • Professional development opportunities

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