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 presents an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of LinkedIn's infrastructure, working on cutting-edge distributed systems and platforms that serve millions of professionals worldwide.

The position offers a hybrid work arrangement, allowing flexibility between remote work and office presence in Mountain View, Bellevue, or San Francisco. As a leader in this role, you'll be responsible for building next-generation infrastructure and platforms, including application and service delivery platforms, compute platforms, massively scalable data storage systems, and cutting-edge search and AI platforms.

You'll be working with industry-standard technologies like Kubernetes, GRPC, and GraphQL, while also contributing to LinkedIn's impressive portfolio of open-source projects such as Apache Kafka, Pinot, and Samza. This is a unique opportunity to impact both LinkedIn's internal systems and the broader technology community through open-source contributions.

The role requires a blend of technical expertise and leadership skills, with a focus on building and managing high-performing engineering teams. You'll be expected to drive technical excellence, mentor team members, and collaborate with senior management to develop long-term technology roadmaps. The position offers competitive compensation ($200,000 - $268,000) and comprehensive benefits, including equity and health coverage.

As part of LinkedIn's engineering leadership, you'll play a crucial role in maintaining and evolving the infrastructure that powers the world's largest professional network. This position is ideal for experienced engineering leaders who are passionate about distributed systems, enjoy mentoring teams, and want to make a significant impact on technology that serves over 800 million professionals worldwide.

The role offers growth opportunities through exposure to complex technical challenges, leadership development, and the chance to influence the direction of LinkedIn's infrastructure. You'll be working in an inclusive environment that values diversity, innovation, and continuous learning, with access to resources and opportunities to contribute to the broader technology community through open-source initiatives.