Manager, Software Engineering

LinkedIn is seeking a Manager of Software Engineering to lead their core infrastructure team, specifically managing the Settings Platform that handles over 8 million queries per second and supports 400+ internal clients. This role combines technical leadership with people management, requiring expertise in distributed systems and high-performance computing.

The position involves managing a small team of engineers while owning significant parts of LinkedIn products. Key responsibilities include developing long-term technology roadmaps with senior management, coaching engineers, and making architectural decisions for scalable applications. The role demands expertise in managing distributed systems with strict performance requirements (P99 latencies under 1ms at 4M QPS).

The ideal candidate will have both technical depth and leadership skills, with experience in object-oriented/functional programming and distributed systems. They should be able to balance team development with technical execution, ensuring high-quality deliverables while maintaining 24/7 operational reliability.

This hybrid role is based in Mountain View, CA, offering a competitive salary range of $147,000 - $240,000 per year. LinkedIn provides comprehensive benefits and emphasizes a culture built on trust, care, inclusion, and fun. The position requires at least 1 year of management experience or staff-level engineering experience with management training, plus 5+ years of industry experience in software engineering.

Join LinkedIn to shape the future of professional networking while working on challenging technical problems at scale. This role offers the opportunity to impact millions of users while developing your career in a supportive, innovative environment.