Software Engineering Manager, Systems and Infrastructure

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$200,000 - $268,000
Distributed Systems
Staff Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Software Engineering Manager, Systems and Infrastructure

LinkedIn is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead their Systems and Infrastructure team, focusing on building next-generation infrastructure and platforms. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work at the world's largest professional network, where you'll be responsible for developing critical systems including application delivery platforms, compute platforms, scalable data storage, and cutting-edge AI infrastructure.

The position combines technical leadership with people management, requiring both deep engineering expertise and strong leadership skills. 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.

As a manager, you'll lead and mentor a team of talented engineers, fostering an inclusive environment that promotes innovation and learning. You'll be responsible for developing long-term technical roadmaps, driving operational excellence, and ensuring high-quality deliverables. The role requires collaboration with senior management and cross-functional teams to align technical initiatives with business goals.

The position offers competitive compensation ($200,000 - $268,000/year) and comprehensive benefits including health coverage, equity, and flexible work arrangements. Based in Mountain View, this hybrid role combines remote work with in-office collaboration, providing the best of both worlds. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineering leaders who want to make a significant impact at scale while working with cutting-edge distributed systems and infrastructure technologies.

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Responsibilities For Software Engineering Manager, Systems and Infrastructure

  • Lead, coach and manage core team of engineers working on building the infrastructure
  • Participate with senior management in developing a long-term technology roadmap
  • Drive technical discussions to challenge status quo and steer team direction
  • Communicate and collaborate with engineering and business leadership
  • Help team realize potential through clear expectations and performance evaluation
  • Drive culture of operational excellence
  • Create inclusive work environment fostering autonomy and innovation

Requirements For Software Engineering Manager, Systems and Infrastructure

Java
Python
Go
Rust
Kubernetes
  • BA/BS Degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience
  • 1+ year(s) of management experience or 1+ year(s) of staff level engineering experience with management training
  • 5+ years of industry experience in software design and development
  • Experience programming in object-oriented languages
  • Hands on experience developing distributed systems

Benefits For Software Engineering Manager, Systems and Infrastructure

Medical Insurance
Equity
  • Health and wellness programs
  • Time away benefits
  • Annual performance bonus
  • Stock benefits
  • Flexible work arrangements

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