Senior Software Engineer, Systems Infrastructure

LinkedIn is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Systems Infrastructure team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on next-generation infrastructure and platforms that power LinkedIn's massive scale operations. You'll be part of the team building critical systems including application delivery platforms, compute platforms, scalable data storage, cutting-edge search platforms, AI infrastructure, and experimentation platforms.

The position offers a hybrid work arrangement, allowing flexibility between remote work and office time in Mountain View, San Francisco, or Bellevue locations. You'll be working alongside world-class engineers who have pioneered open-source projects like Apache Kafka, Pinot, and Samza, while also working with modern technologies like Kubernetes, GRPC, and GraphQL.

As a Senior Engineer, you'll have significant impact through designing and implementing large-scale distributed systems, participating in architectural decisions, mentoring other engineers, and contributing to the open-source community. The role requires strong expertise in distributed systems, backend development, and experience with scalable architectures.

LinkedIn offers competitive compensation including base salary, annual bonus, and equity, along with comprehensive benefits. The company culture emphasizes trust, inclusion, and professional growth, making it an ideal environment for engineers who want to work on challenging technical problems while making a real impact on how the world works.

The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of relevant experience, strong programming skills in languages like Java, Go, or Rust, and a track record of building reliable distributed systems. This is an excellent opportunity to join a company that values both technical excellence and open-source contributions while working on infrastructure that serves hundreds of millions of professionals worldwide.