Software Engineering Manager, Systems and Infrastructure

LinkedIn, the world's largest professional network, is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead their Systems and Infrastructure team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of LinkedIn's infrastructure, working on cutting-edge distributed systems and platforms that power the company's global services.

The position involves leading a core team of engineers responsible for building next-generation infrastructure components, including application delivery platforms, compute platforms, scalable data storage systems, AI platforms, and experimentation frameworks. The role combines technical leadership with people management, requiring both deep technical expertise and strong leadership capabilities.

As a manager, you'll be responsible for developing and executing long-term technical roadmaps, fostering an inclusive and innovative team culture, and driving operational excellence. You'll work with industry-standard technologies like Kubernetes, Apache Kafka, and various programming languages including Java, Go, and Rust. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to open-source projects, as LinkedIn has a strong history of creating and maintaining influential open-source infrastructure projects.

The position offers competitive compensation ($200,000 - $268,000), comprehensive benefits, and a hybrid work environment with locations in Mountain View, Bellevue, or San Francisco. You'll be joining a company that values diversity, inclusion, and professional growth, with opportunities to make a significant impact on technology that serves hundreds of millions of users worldwide.

The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of industry experience, strong technical background in distributed systems, and either management experience or staff-level engineering experience. This role offers the unique opportunity to work at scale, mentor talented engineers, and contribute to the evolution of LinkedIn's infrastructure while helping shape the future of professional networking worldwide.