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 technologies and platforms that power the company's global services.

The position will be based in Mountain View, Bellevue, or San Francisco, with a hybrid work arrangement that balances remote work with in-office collaboration. As part of LinkedIn's world-class software engineering team, you'll be responsible for building next-generation infrastructure including application delivery platforms, compute platforms, scalable data storage systems, AI platforms, and experimentation frameworks.

You'll lead a core team of engineers, providing technical leadership and mentorship while working alongside senior management to develop long-term technology roadmaps. The role requires someone who can drive technical discussions, challenge the status quo, and push the boundaries of what's possible at scale.

LinkedIn has a strong track record of contributing to the open-source community, having pioneered projects like Apache Kafka, Pinot, and others. You'll have the opportunity to work with both proprietary and open-source technologies, including Kubernetes, GRPC, and GraphQL, while sharing knowledge with the broader technology community.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of industry experience in software design and development, with at least 1 year of management experience or staff-level engineering experience. Strong programming skills in languages like Java, Python, Go, Rust, or Scala are essential, as is hands-on experience with distributed systems and large-scale infrastructure.

LinkedIn offers competitive compensation ($200,000 - $268,000 base salary range) along with comprehensive benefits including health coverage, equity, and performance bonuses. The company culture strongly emphasizes inclusion, innovation, and work-life balance, with flexible work arrangements and generous time-off policies.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a company that's shaping the future of professional networking while working on challenging technical problems at massive scale. You'll be part of a team that values continuous learning, open collaboration, and making a real impact on technology that serves hundreds of millions of users worldwide.