Staff Software Engineer, iOS - Media SDK

LinkedIn is the world's largest professional network, built to create economic opportunity for every member of the global workforce.
$147,000 - $240,000
iOS
Staff Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
8+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Staff Software Engineer, iOS - Media SDK

LinkedIn, the world's largest professional network, is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their Media SDK team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on critical media-related functionalities across LinkedIn's platform. The position involves developing SDK libraries that are fundamental to LinkedIn's apps, ensuring seamless media integration and superior user experiences.

As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of media technology, working with cutting-edge frameworks like AVFoundation, Core Media, and VideoToolbox. You'll be responsible for designing and building multiple media libraries that handle image and video functionalities, which are crucial for LinkedIn's ecosystem of applications.

The role requires a blend of technical expertise and leadership skills. You'll need deep knowledge of video playback frameworks, image rendering, and processing using Core Graphics and Core Animation. Your comprehensive understanding of media formats, codecs, and streaming protocols will be essential in delivering high-quality solutions.

Working in a hybrid environment, you'll collaborate with LinkedIn's iOS developer community to understand their needs and propose solutions that accelerate product iteration speed. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $147,000 to $240,000, along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), parental leave, and commuter benefits.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned engineer with 8+ years of experience who wants to make a significant impact on how millions of professionals worldwide connect and interact through media on LinkedIn's platform. You'll be part of a culture built on trust, care, inclusion, and fun, where everyone has the opportunity to succeed and grow professionally.

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Responsibilities For Staff Software Engineer, iOS - Media SDK

  • Design and build multiple media libraries covering image, video etc, which are adopted across LinkedIn ecosystem family apps
  • Follow industry developments and evaluate technologies
  • Work with LinkedIn's iOS developer community to understand their needs
  • Demonstrate craftsmanship and produce high-quality software
  • Provide technical leadership and use engineering best practices
  • Run projects spanning dozens of teams to increase adoption of the latest technologies
  • Design ways to structure application and build system to minimize build time

Requirements For Staff Software Engineer, iOS - Media SDK

  • BA/BS Degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline, or related practical experience
  • 4+ years of industry experience in software design, development, and algorithm related solutions
  • 4+ years programming experience in programming languages such as Objective-C, Swift, Java, C/C++, Python, etc
  • Deep knowledge of video playback frameworks such as AVFoundation, Core Media, and VideoToolbox
  • Experience with image rendering and processing using Core Graphics, Core Animation, and Core Image
  • Comprehensive knowledge of various media formats and streaming protocols
  • Familiarity with hardware-accelerated video decoding and encoding

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