Senior Network Engineer

LinkedIn is the world's largest professional network, built to help members achieve more in their careers.
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Senior Network Engineer

LinkedIn, the world's largest professional network, is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to join their team in Bengaluru. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on large-scale network infrastructure that powers LinkedIn's global platform. As a Senior Network Engineer, you'll be responsible for designing, deploying, and operating data center infrastructure and backbone networks across multiple geographical regions.

The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of hands-on experience in network and data center engineering within a hyperscaler environment. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies and protocols, including TCP/IP, BGP, MPLS, and RDMA, while also leveraging modern tools like Kubernetes and programming languages such as Python and Go.

What makes this role particularly compelling is the opportunity to work on infrastructure that impacts millions of professionals worldwide. You'll be part of a team that values technical excellence, innovation, and collaboration. LinkedIn's hybrid work environment offers flexibility while maintaining strong team connections and culture.

Key aspects of the role include architecting network solutions, implementing automation for network provisioning, ensuring security and compliance, and participating in on-call rotations to maintain system reliability. You'll also have the chance to evaluate and implement new platforms to address scaling challenges, working directly with OEMs/ODMs to drive requirements.

LinkedIn offers a culture focused on creating economic opportunity for every member of the global workforce. The company strongly believes in work-life balance, professional development, and creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong. This role provides an excellent opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology while making a significant impact on how professionals connect and grow their careers worldwide.

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Responsibilities For Senior Network Engineer

  • Review architectures, network designs, automated network provisioning and tools
  • Design, deploy, and operate large-scale network for data center infrastructure
  • Perform network maintenance and upgrades
  • Network security and compliance
  • Participate in on-call rotation, resolve network outages
  • Evaluate new platforms to address scaling challenges

Requirements For Senior Network Engineer

Python
Go
Kubernetes
Linux
  • BA/BS Degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience
  • 5+ years of proven hands-on industry experience in network and data center engineering in a hyperscaler environment
  • Understanding of network protocols such as TCP/IP, BGP, MPLS, RDMA, network overlay technologies, and network-based Quality of Service (QoS)
  • Experience in programming languages like Python, Go, or other scripting languages
  • Knowledge in Kubernetes, host networking, host TCP tuning
  • Experience in network congestion control solutions such as QoS, DCTCP/ECN, and eBPF
  • Experience with network management, configuration generation and provisioning systems and tools
  • Experience in hardware and software testing using IXIA or other testing platforms

Benefits For Senior Network Engineer

Medical Insurance
Parental Leave
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Health and wellness programs
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Work-life balance focus

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