Sr Director, Software Engineering

LinkedIn, a global leader in professional networking with over 5,000 employees, is seeking a Senior Director of Software Engineering to lead their Testing Infrastructure and Automation teams within the Dev Platforms and Experiences (DPX) organization. This is a strategic leadership role based in Mountain View, CA, offering a competitive salary range of $227,000 to $373,000 per year.

The position sits at the heart of LinkedIn's massive infrastructure transformation initiative, focusing on rebuilding validation infrastructure and leveraging automation to accelerate development processes. The role combines technical leadership with people management, requiring oversight of 80+ team members including first and second-line managers.

Key responsibilities include driving architectural decisions across teams, implementing cutting-edge solutions for developer tools, and leading cross-functional discussions on technology strategy. The ideal candidate will shape the future of LinkedIn's developer experience by defining quality standards and efficiency metrics while balancing business impact and operational costs.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related fields, along with 15+ years of management experience. Strong technical background in large-scale engineering systems and recent experience with LLM applications in developer tools is essential. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement at LinkedIn's Sunnyvale headquarters.

This is an exceptional opportunity to impact how LinkedIn's engineering organization operates at scale. The role comes with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k, equity, and annual performance bonuses. Join LinkedIn's mission to transform the global workforce while leading critical infrastructure initiatives that power the platform's continued growth and innovation.