Sr. Staff Software Engineer, Systems Infrastructure (Kubernetes)

LinkedIn, the world's largest professional network, is seeking a Sr. Staff Software Engineer to join their Compute Infrastructure team. This is a high-impact role focused on re-architecting LinkedIn's compute infrastructure stack, a project that will influence every aspect of their engineering organization.

The position offers an opportunity to work with distinguished engineers and technical fellows in building and operating some of the world's largest Kubernetes clusters. You'll be responsible for developing solutions that enable LinkedIn to scale its compute infrastructure to meet the demands of its growing user base.

The role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring expertise in Kubernetes, distributed systems, and cloud infrastructure. You'll be working with cutting-edge technologies and solving complex challenges at scale, while also mentoring and coaching other engineers.

Key responsibilities include shaping LinkedIn's compute infrastructure strategy, building fault-tolerant resource allocation platforms, and implementing high-performance scheduling solutions. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise in Kubernetes, strong programming skills (particularly in Go), and experience leading technical teams.

LinkedIn offers competitive compensation ($180,000-$300,000), comprehensive benefits, and a hybrid work environment that balances remote work with in-office collaboration. This is an exceptional opportunity to impact the infrastructure that powers one of the world's most-used professional platforms while working with top-tier engineering talent in a culture built on trust, care, and inclusion.