Senior Software Engineer, Systems Infrastructure

LinkedIn is seeking a Senior Software Engineer, Systems Infrastructure to join their world-class software engineering team. This role will be responsible for building next-generation infrastructure and platforms for LinkedIn, including application and service delivery platforms, compute platforms, massively scalable data storage and replication systems, cutting-edge search platforms, AI platforms, experimentation platforms, and privacy and compliance platforms.

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing, implementing, and optimizing large-scale distributed systems with security and compliance in mind
• Participating in design and code reviews to maintain high development standards
• Partnering with peers, leads, and internal customers to define scope, prioritize, and build impactful features at high velocity
• Mentoring other engineers and helping build a fast-growing team
• Working closely with the open-source community to participate in and influence cutting-edge open-source projects

The ideal candidate will have:

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

Preferred qualifications include:

• BS and 5+ years of relevant work experience, MS and 4+ years, or PhD and 2+ years
• Experience in architecting, building, and running large-scale distributed systems
• Experience with industry, open-source, and/or academic research in technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, Kubernetes, Feather, GraphQL, GRPC, Apache Kafka, Pinot, Samza, or Venice
• Experience with open-source project management and governance

LinkedIn offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health and wellness programs, generous time off, and fair and equitable compensation practices. The company is committed to diversity, equal opportunity, and creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can succeed.