Senior Software Engineer - Systems and Infrastructure

LinkedIn is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our Systems and Infrastructure team, working on next-generation platforms that power LinkedIn's global professional network. This hybrid role can be based in Mountain View, San Francisco, or Bellevue, offering flexibility while maintaining strong team collaboration.

As a key member of our world-class engineering team, you'll be responsible for building critical infrastructure components including application delivery platforms, compute platforms, scalable data storage systems, search platforms, AI infrastructure, experimentation platforms, and privacy/compliance systems. You'll work with cutting-edge distributed technologies and contribute to LinkedIn's impressive portfolio of open-source projects like Apache Kafka, Pinot, Samza, and others.

The role requires expertise in distributed systems design, strong coding abilities in languages like Java, Python, Go or Rust, and experience with modern technologies like Kubernetes. You'll collaborate with talented engineers, participate in architectural decisions, mentor team members, and have opportunities to contribute to the open-source community.

We offer competitive compensation ($128,000-$210,000), comprehensive benefits, and the chance to work on systems that impact millions of professionals worldwide. Our culture emphasizes trust, inclusion, and continuous learning. You'll be part of a team that has pioneered numerous open-source infrastructure projects and continues to innovate in areas like data processing, AI, and distributed systems.

The ideal candidate combines technical excellence with collaborative skills, bringing 2+ years of relevant experience in building large-scale distributed systems. You'll help shape the future of professional networking while working with some of the industry's most advanced infrastructure technologies.