Senior Software Engineer - Systems and Infrastructure

LinkedIn is the world's largest professional network, built to create economic opportunity for every member of the global workforce.
$128,000 - $210,000
Distributed Systems
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
2+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Senior Software Engineer - Systems and Infrastructure

LinkedIn, the world's largest professional network, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Systems and Infrastructure team. This hybrid role can be based in Mountain View, San Francisco, or Bellevue, combining remote work with office presence.

As a key member of our world-class software engineering team, you'll be at the forefront of building next-generation infrastructure and platforms. This includes working on critical systems like application and service delivery platforms, compute platforms, scalable data storage, cutting-edge search platforms, AI platforms, and privacy/compliance systems.

The role offers an exciting opportunity to work with and contribute to well-known open-source projects. LinkedIn has pioneered projects like Apache Kafka, Pinot, Azkaban, Samza, and Venice, while also leveraging industry standards like Kubernetes, GRPC, and GraphQL. You'll be part of a team that not only builds essential infrastructure but also shares knowledge with the broader technology community.

We offer a competitive compensation package ranging from $128,000 to $210,000 annually, plus performance bonuses and equity. Our culture emphasizes well-being, professional growth, and work-life balance, supported by generous health benefits and time-off policies.

The ideal candidate brings 2+ years of experience in software development, particularly with distributed systems and large-scale infrastructure. You'll need strong programming skills in languages like Java, Python, Go, or Rust, and a passion for building reliable, scalable systems.

Join us in transforming how the world works while working alongside industry experts, contributing to open-source projects, and building systems that operate at unprecedented scale. Your work will directly impact millions of professionals worldwide who rely on LinkedIn's platform for their career growth and professional networking.

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Responsibilities For Senior Software Engineer - Systems and Infrastructure

  • Design, implement, and optimize large-scale distributed systems with security and compliance in mind
  • Participate in design and code reviews to maintain high development standards
  • Partner with peers, leads and internal customers to define scope, prioritize and build impactful features
  • Mentor other engineers and help build a fast-growing team
  • Work closely with the open-source community

Requirements For Senior Software Engineer - Systems and Infrastructure

Java
Python
Go
Rust
Kubernetes
Kafka
  • BA/BS Degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline, or related practical experience
  • 2+ years of industry experience in software design, development, and algorithm related solutions
  • 2+ years experience programming in object-oriented languages
  • Hands on experience developing distributed systems, large-scale systems, databases and/or Backend APIs

Benefits For Senior Software Engineer - Systems and Infrastructure

Medical Insurance
Equity
  • Generous health and wellness programs
  • Time away for employees of all levels
  • Annual performance bonus
  • Stock options
  • Fair and equitable compensation practices

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