Senior Network Engineer (Ashburn,VA)

LinkedIn is the world's largest professional network, built to help members of all backgrounds and experiences achieve more in their careers.
Ashburn, VA, USA
$121,000 - $198,000
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
1,000 - 5,000 Employees
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For 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 part of the team responsible for architecting, designing, implementing, and maintaining robust network infrastructures for data centers and DCI optical networks.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $121,000 to $198,000, along with comprehensive benefits including health coverage, 401k, and stock options. As a Senior Network Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of designing and operating large-scale network infrastructure that powers LinkedIn's global services.

Key responsibilities include reviewing and improving network architectures, deploying and maintaining data center infrastructure, automating network operations, and ensuring network security and compliance. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies including Python, Go, Kubernetes, and various network protocols such as TCP/IP, BGP, and MPLS.

The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of hands-on experience in network and data center engineering, strong programming skills, and deep understanding of network protocols and architecture. You'll be working in a collaborative environment, participating in on-call rotations, and contributing to the evolution of LinkedIn's network infrastructure.

This is an in-person role based in Ashburn, Virginia, requiring physical presence in the office. You'll be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence. LinkedIn offers a culture focused on employee well-being, professional growth, and creating economic opportunities for the global workforce.

The role provides an excellent opportunity to work with enterprise-scale infrastructure, contribute to cutting-edge networking solutions, and be part of a team that powers the world's largest professional network. You'll have the chance to work on challenging technical problems while collaborating with talented engineers across the organization.

LinkedIn's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion ensures a welcoming environment for all employees. The company offers comprehensive benefits, including generous health and wellness programs, time off policies, annual performance bonuses, and stock options, making it an attractive opportunity for experienced network engineers looking to make an impact at scale.

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Responsibilities For Senior Network Engineer (Ashburn,VA)

  • Review architectures, network designs, automated network provisioning and tools
  • Design, deploy, and operate large-scale network for data center infrastructure
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams
  • Perform network maintenance and upgrades
  • Develop solutions to automate deployments
  • Network security and compliance
  • Participate in on-call rotation
  • Evaluate new platforms to address scaling challenges

Requirements For Senior Network Engineer (Ashburn,VA)

Python
Go
Linux
Kubernetes
  • 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
  • Understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, MPLS, RDMA)
  • Experience in programming languages like Python, Go
  • Knowledge in Kubernetes, host networking, host TCP tuning
  • Experience in network congestion control solutions
  • Experience with network management and configuration tools
  • Experience in hardware and software testing

Benefits For Senior Network Engineer (Ashburn,VA)

Medical Insurance
401k
  • Generous health and wellness programs
  • Time away for employees of all levels
  • Annual performance bonus
  • Stock
  • Benefits

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