Sr Director, Software Engineering

LinkedIn helps professionals achieve more in their careers by connecting millions of people to opportunities, insights and networks.
$227,000 - $373,000
Backend
Principal Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
15+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Sr Director, Software Engineering

LinkedIn, a leader in professional networking with over 875 million members worldwide, is seeking a Senior Director of Software Engineering to lead their Dev Platforms and Experiences (DPX) organization. This key leadership role will be instrumental in shaping the future of LinkedIn's developer infrastructure and experience.

The position offers an exciting opportunity to drive major technological transformations across LinkedIn's core infrastructure, application frameworks, and code organization. You'll be specifically responsible for building out Testing Infrastructure and Automation teams, leading a significant initiative to modernize validation infrastructure and leverage AI for enhanced engineering productivity.

As Sr. Director, you'll manage a large organization of 80+ engineers, leading them through complex technical challenges while maintaining LinkedIn's high standards for quality and innovation. The role requires a unique blend of technical expertise, particularly in large-scale systems and LLM applications, combined with strong leadership capabilities to guide teams through transformative changes.

The position offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $227,000 to $373,000 annually, plus equity and comprehensive benefits. Based in Mountain View, CA, this hybrid role provides flexibility to balance remote work with in-office collaboration.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced engineering leader who is passionate about developer productivity and wants to make a significant impact at one of the world's leading professional networks. You'll be at the forefront of implementing cutting-edge solutions, including AI-driven automation, while leading a talented team through exciting technical challenges.

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Responsibilities For Sr Director, Software Engineering

  • Build and ship software, drive architectural decisions and implementation across teams
  • Drive adoption of cutting-edge solutions for developer focused tools and applications
  • Improve craftsmanship by developing best practices and strategies
  • Lead cross team/cross-functional discussions and drive technology alignment
  • Define quality and efficiency standards for software systems
  • Act as primary domain expert to influence technology choices
  • Lead by example to build culture of craftsmanship and innovation

Requirements For Sr Director, Software Engineering

Python
Java
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Operational Research, Statistics, Economics or related fields
  • 15+ years of experience in management positions
  • Experience managing teams of 80+ individuals and first/second-line managers
  • Good understanding of large-scale engineering systems
  • Engineering development experience building products and backend systems
  • Background in leveraging LLM to build products

Benefits For Sr Director, Software Engineering

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Equity
  • Annual performance bonus
  • Stock options
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Hybrid work environment

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