Senior Network Engineer (Ashburn,VA)

LinkedIn, the world's largest professional network, is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to join their team in Ashburn, VA. This role is crucial for maintaining and evolving LinkedIn's robust network infrastructure that supports millions of professionals worldwide.

The position offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in a hyperscale environment. As a Senior Network Engineer, you'll be responsible for architecting, designing, implementing, and maintaining robust network infrastructures for data centers and DCI optical networks. The role requires a blend of deep technical expertise in networking and software engineering skills.

Key responsibilities include reviewing and improving network architectures, deploying large-scale networks across multiple geographical regions, and developing automation solutions for network operations. You'll work with state-of-the-art technologies and protocols, including TCP/IP, BGP, MPLS, and RDMA, while also utilizing modern tools like Kubernetes and programming languages such as Python and Go.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of hands-on experience in network and data center engineering within a hyperscaler environment. You should be comfortable with both traditional networking concepts and modern software engineering practices. The role offers competitive compensation ranging from $121,000 to $198,000 annually, along with comprehensive benefits including health coverage, equity, and performance bonuses.

LinkedIn offers a collaborative environment where you'll work with cross-functional teams and have the opportunity to influence the direction of network infrastructure that supports the world's largest professional network. The company strongly believes in work-life balance and provides generous health and wellness programs.

This is an in-person role based in Ashburn, VA, requiring physical presence to ensure optimal collaboration and effectiveness. You'll be part of a team that values innovation, technical excellence, and professional growth. If you're passionate about large-scale networking, automation, and building reliable infrastructure that impacts millions of users, this role offers an excellent opportunity to advance your career at one of the world's leading technology companies.