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 role presents an exciting opportunity to shape the future of LinkedIn's compute infrastructure, working on high-impact projects that will influence the entire engineering organization.

The position focuses on re-architecting LinkedIn's compute infrastructure stack, requiring expertise in Kubernetes, distributed systems, and cloud technologies. As a senior technical leader, you'll be responsible for designing and implementing solutions that enable LinkedIn to scale its infrastructure to meet the demands of its growing user base.

The role offers a hybrid work arrangement, allowing for both remote work and in-office collaboration at LinkedIn's Mountain View or Bellevue locations. You'll work alongside distinguished engineers and technical fellows, contributing to the development of some of the world's largest Kubernetes clusters.

Key responsibilities include developing LinkedIn's compute infrastructure strategy, building robust hardware resource allocation systems, and implementing high-performance scheduling solutions. The role requires strong technical leadership skills, as you'll be coaching and mentoring a team of talented developers.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of industry experience, strong programming skills in languages like Go and Java, and deep expertise in Kubernetes and distributed systems. You'll need to demonstrate both technical excellence and leadership capabilities, as the role involves significant architectural decision-making and team guidance.

LinkedIn offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive base salary ($180,000-$300,000), equity compensation, health benefits, and performance bonuses. The company's culture emphasizes trust, care, inclusion, and fun, providing an environment where employees can grow and succeed while working on technology that impacts millions of users globally.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a senior technologist looking to make a significant impact at scale while working with cutting-edge cloud infrastructure technologies. You'll be at the forefront of solving complex technical challenges while helping shape the future of professional networking worldwide.