Sr. Staff Software Engineer, Job Seeker Growth

LinkedIn is the world's largest professional network, built to create economic opportunity for every member of the global workforce.
$171,000 - $280,000
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
10+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · AI

Description For Sr. Staff Software Engineer, Job Seeker Growth

LinkedIn, the world's largest professional network, is seeking a Sr. Staff Software Engineer to lead the technical strategy for Job Seeker Growth. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of how millions of professionals discover and connect with job opportunities worldwide.

The role sits at the intersection of massive scale and innovation, where you'll be responsible for high-traffic member-facing surfaces like Jobs Home and Job Seeker Communications. You'll work on strategic products including Job Collections, Job recommendations, and Open To Work, while expanding beyond traditional professional segments.

As a technical leader, you'll be instrumental in:

  • Architecting and building platforms that power multiple teams and products
  • Driving innovation in job seeker products using cutting-edge AI technology
  • Leading cross-functional teams and providing architectural guidance
  • Developing scalable, high-performance applications that operate 24/7
  • Mentoring and upleveling the engineering organization

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of software development experience, with deep expertise in distributed systems and a track record of leading complex technical initiatives. You'll need strong skills in languages like Java, Python, or C++, and experience with machine learning technologies.

LinkedIn offers a hybrid work environment, combining the flexibility of remote work with in-office collaboration. The company provides comprehensive benefits including health coverage, annual performance bonuses, and equity compensation. The compensation range for this role is $171,000 to $280,000, reflecting the senior level and impact of the position.

Join LinkedIn to help transform how people discover and secure career opportunities while working with cutting-edge technology at massive scale. You'll be part of a culture built on trust, care, inclusion, and fun – where everyone has the opportunity to make a significant impact on the world's largest professional network.

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Responsibilities For Sr. Staff Software Engineer, Job Seeker Growth

  • Set the direction to platforms that power multiple teams and products
  • Deliver impact by driving innovation while building and shipping software at scale
  • Provide architectural guidance and mentorship to uplevel the engineering organization
  • Develop multi-tier scalable, high-volume performing, and reliable user-centric applications
  • Execute on product and technical workstreams by collaborating with engineering, product managers, designers
  • Actively improve the level of craftsmanship at LinkedIn
  • Design products/services/tools and code that can be used by others
  • Work closely with and influence product and/or technology partners to define long-term technology roadmap

Requirements For Sr. Staff Software Engineer, Job Seeker Growth

Java
Python
  • BA/BS Degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience
  • 5+ years of experience in software design, development, and algorithm related solutions
  • 5+ years of experience in programming languages such as Python, Java, C/C++, C#
  • 3+ years of experience in an architect or technical leadership position
  • Experience with machine learning or related technology
  • Experience building large-scale consumer products
  • Experience in designing and implementing technologies for highly distributed platforms

Benefits For Sr. Staff Software Engineer, Job Seeker Growth

Medical Insurance
401k
  • Generous health and wellness programs
  • Time away for employees of all levels
  • Annual performance bonus
  • Stock options

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