Senior Instructional Engineer

LinkedIn helps professionals achieve more in their careers through innovative products and technology, connecting millions to opportunities worldwide.
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
Hybrid
1,000 - 5,000 Employees
6+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Senior Instructional Engineer

LinkedIn, the world's largest professional network, is seeking a Senior Instructional Engineer to join their Knowledge Experience team in Bangalore, India. This role represents a unique opportunity to shape the learning experience of thousands of engineers globally at one of tech's most influential companies.

The position combines deep technical expertise with educational leadership, requiring someone who can bridge the gap between complex engineering concepts and effective learning methodologies. You'll be responsible for developing and delivering world-class technical training experiences that directly impact developer productivity and happiness across LinkedIn's engineering organization.

As a Senior Instructional Engineer, you'll work closely with LinkedIn's technical leaders to understand the intricacies of their engineering systems and processes, then transform that knowledge into comprehensive training programs. You'll leverage your experience in software development and instructional design to create engaging learning experiences, whether in classroom settings or through online platforms.

The role offers significant autonomy and influence, allowing you to shape how LinkedIn's engineering organization learns and grows. You'll be responsible for not just creating content, but also evaluating its effectiveness and continuously improving the learning experience. The hybrid work environment provides flexibility while maintaining opportunities for crucial in-person collaboration.

This position is ideal for someone who combines technical proficiency with a passion for education and can work independently while collaborating with various stakeholders. Your work will directly contribute to LinkedIn's mission of creating economic opportunity for every member of the global workforce by ensuring its engineering team remains at the cutting edge of technical excellence.

Last updated 2 months ago

Responsibilities For Senior Instructional Engineer

  • Learn from engineers and technical leaders to understand software design, development, testing, deployment, and monitoring at LinkedIn
  • Follow instructional design best-practices to assess training needs and design instructional programs
  • Develop and maintain classroom content and codebase for educational purposes
  • Teach technical classes
  • Assess training program effectiveness through different evaluation levels
  • Consult and guide technical stakeholders on effective knowledge transfer methods
  • Enable and motivate engineers to share their knowledge and expertise
  • Manage delivery of training programs
  • Develop or maintain tools that optimize training delivery and operations

Requirements For Senior Instructional Engineer

Java
Python
JavaScript
  • BA/BS Degree or related practical experience
  • 6+ years experience in software development, teaching software development, instructional design, or technical content writing
  • Experience developing software in Java, Python, or Javascript
  • Empathy and understanding for how software developers learn
  • Experience in online training or video authoring tools
  • Knowledge of instructional design and adult learning frameworks
  • Ability to assess training needs based on data
  • Knowledge of Learning Management Systems
  • Experience working in fast-paced, high-tech environment
  • Knowledge of training program evaluation methods
  • Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision

Benefits For Senior Instructional Engineer

Visa Sponsorship
  • Hybrid work option

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