Senior Software Engineer - Systems and Infrastructure

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$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 is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Systems and Infrastructure team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on next-generation infrastructure and platforms at one of the world's largest professional networks. The position involves building critical systems including application delivery platforms, compute platforms, scalable data storage, search platforms, AI platforms, and experimentation platforms.

The role combines hands-on development with architectural design, allowing you to work with cutting-edge distributed technologies and contribute to open-source projects like Apache Kafka, Pinot, and others. You'll be part of a team that has already pioneered several well-known infrastructure projects and continues to innovate in the space.

As a Senior Engineer, you'll have the opportunity to mentor others while working alongside industry experts. The position offers competitive compensation ($128,000 - $210,000) and comprehensive benefits. The hybrid work arrangement provides flexibility while maintaining team collaboration and culture.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in distributed systems and backend development, with expertise in languages like Java, Go, Python, or Rust. You'll need to demonstrate ability to design and optimize large-scale systems while maintaining security and compliance standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about infrastructure engineering who wants to make an impact at scale while working with open-source technologies. LinkedIn offers a collaborative culture focused on learning and growth, with opportunities to influence the direction of critical infrastructure used by millions of professionals worldwide.

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Responsibilities For Senior Software Engineer - Systems and Infrastructure

  • Design, implement, and optimize the performance of large-scale distributed systems with security and compliance in mind
  • Participate in design and code reviews to maintain our 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 to participate and influence cutting edge open-source projects

Requirements For Senior Software Engineer - Systems and Infrastructure

Java
Go
Python
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
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401k
  • Health and wellness programs
  • Generous time off
  • Performance bonus
  • Stock options
  • Comprehensive benefits package

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