Manager, Software Engineering - Applications

LinkedIn, the world's largest professional network, is seeking a Manager of Software Engineering for their Applications team in New York. This hybrid role is part of the Ad Formats and Offerings team, which drives innovation in digital advertising by crafting cutting-edge ad products and industry-specific solutions for advertisers.

The position offers an exciting opportunity to lead a small team of engineers while contributing to significant technical initiatives. As part of LinkedIn's newly established center of excellence for ads in NYC, you'll be working on comprehensive end-to-end solutions that span client and server-side technologies, nearline processing, and data pipelines.

The role requires a blend of technical expertise and leadership skills, with responsibilities including managing team performance, participating in long-term technology roadmap development, and making crucial architectural decisions. You'll be working with cutting-edge technologies and frameworks, focusing on creating robust solutions that enable more dynamic, intelligent, and user-centric advertising solutions.

Key technical aspects include working with distributed systems, scaling applications, and implementing both synchronous and asynchronous design patterns. The position requires expertise in object-oriented and functional programming languages, with a focus on developing high-performing, reliable applications that operate 24/7.

LinkedIn offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $147,000 to $240,000 annually, plus comprehensive benefits including health and wellness programs, equity, and annual performance bonuses. The company culture emphasizes trust, care, inclusion, and fun, providing an environment where everyone can succeed while transforming the way the world works.

This role presents an excellent opportunity for experienced engineering leaders who want to make a significant impact at scale while working with cutting-edge advertising technology. You'll be part of a growing team that's establishing new foundations for LinkedIn's advertising infrastructure, making it an exciting time to join and shape the future of professional advertising.