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. As part of a small but impactful team, you'll be responsible for handling all media creation and consumption across the platform.

The position offers a hybrid work arrangement, allowing flexibility between remote work and office presence in Mountain View, CA, San Francisco, CA, or Bellevue, WA. You'll be working on critical media infrastructure that directly impacts LinkedIn's core business metrics through video performance optimization.

As a Media specialist, you'll be at the forefront of optimizing media transcoding processes and tuning encoding parameters. Your work will involve integrating and optimizing various video codecs (H.264, H.265, VP9, AV1) under Linux environments, working with FFMPEG for media stream processing, and ensuring high-quality media delivery across the platform.

The role requires strong technical expertise in media processing, video codecs, and software development. You'll be responsible for defining and monitoring media quality metrics, troubleshooting complex issues, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated solutions.

LinkedIn offers a comprehensive benefits package including health and wellness programs, generous time off, annual performance bonuses, and equity compensation. The company culture is built on trust, care, inclusion, and fun, providing an environment where everyone can succeed while contributing to LinkedIn's mission of creating economic opportunity for every member of the global workforce.