Software Engineering Manager - Applications

LinkedIn helps professionals achieve more in their careers through networking, job opportunities, and insights.
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Staff Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
8+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Software Engineering Manager - Applications

LinkedIn is seeking a passionate, entrepreneurial engineering leader to join their Bangalore engineering team. This role is crucial for LinkedIn's India initiatives, leading a team of engineers to develop new products and scale existing solutions for the Indian market. The position combines technical leadership with people management, requiring expertise in distributed systems and a proven track record of delivering large-scale projects.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of engineering experience with at least 2 years in technical management. They should excel in both hands-on technical work and team leadership, with strong skills in Java or C++ development. The role demands experience in building and scaling production-grade systems, making architectural decisions, and managing cross-team dependencies.

As a Software Engineering Manager, you'll be responsible for developing and executing technical strategy, managing team performance, and ensuring high-quality deliverables. The position offers the flexibility of hybrid work, allowing you to balance remote work with office collaboration. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies while helping shape LinkedIn's products for one of its fastest-growing markets.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to impact millions of professionals' careers while working with a global team. You'll get to tackle complex technical challenges while developing your leadership skills and contributing to LinkedIn's mission of connecting the world's professionals.

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Responsibilities For Software Engineering Manager - Applications

  • Manage performance and career development of engineering team
  • Own significant parts of LinkedIn products requiring design, architecture, and coding
  • Participate in developing long-term technology roadmap with senior management
  • Coach and mentor engineers with focus on craftsmanship
  • Work with peers to support and leverage shared technical stack
  • Manage teams to scale distributed applications
  • Make architectural trade-offs applying design patterns
  • Review code and deliver with speed and quality
  • Develop multi-tier scalable, high-volume performing applications

Requirements For Software Engineering Manager - Applications

Java
  • BS in Computer Science or related field with 8+ years of relevant engineering work experience
  • 2+ years of hands-on technical management experience
  • 5+ years software design, coding in Java or C++
  • 3+ years of management experience in building small to medium-sized teams
  • 3+ years of experience in building and working with production grade systems
  • Experience shipping large-scale projects with cross-team dependencies
  • Track record in technical strategy and roadmap execution
  • Experience in coaching and mentoring team members

Benefits For Software Engineering Manager - Applications

  • Hybrid work option

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