Principal Staff Software Engineer, Systems Infrastructure

LinkedIn, the world's largest professional network, is seeking a Principal Staff Software Engineer to join their Systems Infrastructure team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of LinkedIn's infrastructure, working on next-generation platforms including application delivery, data storage, search, AI, experimentation, and compliance systems.

The position requires a seasoned technical leader with 14+ years of experience who can drive architectural decisions across LinkedIn's BigData ecosystem. You'll be working with cutting-edge technologies and contributing to open-source projects - LinkedIn has already pioneered projects like Apache Kafka, Pinot, and Datahub.

As a Principal Staff Engineer, you'll lead cross-functional teams, mentor junior engineers, and influence company-wide technology strategies. The role combines hands-on development with technical leadership, requiring expertise in distributed systems, Java/C++ programming, and BigData technologies like Hadoop and Spark.

The compensation is highly competitive ($218,000-$357,000) with additional benefits including equity and annual bonuses. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement, combining remote work with in-office collaboration at LinkedIn's Mountain View headquarters.

This is an opportunity to make a significant impact at scale, working on systems that serve millions of professionals worldwide. You'll be part of a world-class engineering team that values craftsmanship, innovation, and open-source contribution. If you're passionate about large-scale distributed systems and want to shape the future of professional networking, this role offers the perfect platform to leverage your expertise.