Sr Director, Software Engineering

LinkedIn is seeking a Senior Director of Software Engineering to join their Dev Platforms and Experiences (DPX) organization, which is dedicated to enhancing productivity across LinkedIn's R&D teams. This role will focus on leading Testing Infrastructure and Automation teams during a significant transformation of core infrastructure and application frameworks.

The position involves overseeing the development of validation infrastructure crucial for managing LinkedIn's transition to consolidated code repositories and improved developer experience. The leader will be instrumental in defining automation strategies and leveraging AI to boost engineering productivity.

As a Sr. Director, you'll be responsible for managing a large team of 80+ individuals, including first and second-line managers. The role requires deep technical expertise in large-scale engineering systems, infrastructure services, and modern development practices. Experience with LLM technologies for developer-focused applications is particularly valuable.

The position offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $227,000 to $373,000 annually, along with performance bonuses and stock options. Based in Sunnyvale, CA, this hybrid role provides flexibility to work both remotely and from the office.

LinkedIn's commitment to diversity and inclusion makes this an excellent opportunity for leaders who want to impact the global workforce while working with cutting-edge technologies. The role combines technical leadership with strategic thinking, requiring someone who can balance innovation with practical implementation while leading a substantial engineering organization.

This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of developer productivity at one of the world's leading professional networks, working with advanced technologies and talented teams while contributing to LinkedIn's mission of creating economic opportunity for the global workforce.