Senior Software Engineer - Video Processing

LinkedIn, the world's largest professional network, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Media Infrastructure organization. This role focuses on video processing and optimization, a key driver of LinkedIn's business growth. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement with locations in Mountain View, San Francisco, or Bellevue.

The Media Infrastructure team is responsible for handling all media creation and consumption on LinkedIn's platform. As a Media specialist, you'll work on optimizing media transcoding processes and tuning encoding parameters to enhance delivery capabilities. The role involves working with various video codecs (H.264, H.265, VP9, AV1) and using tools like FFMPEG to process and manipulate media streams.

The position requires strong technical expertise in media processing, with experience in modifying FFMPEG and working with video codecs. You'll be responsible for defining and monitoring media quality metrics, optimizing system performance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated solutions.

LinkedIn offers a comprehensive benefits package including generous health and wellness programs, time off, annual performance bonuses, and equity compensation. The base salary range is $128,000 - $210,000 per year, with additional compensation including bonuses and stock options.

The company culture is built on trust, care, inclusion, and fun, where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. LinkedIn is committed to diversity and equal opportunity employment, providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified candidates. This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading tech company and work on impactful media infrastructure projects that directly affect millions of users worldwide.