Staff Software Engineer - Security Infrastructure

LinkedIn is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their Security Infrastructure team, focusing on ensuring safe data access across LinkedIn's ecosystem. This role is based in the San Francisco Bay Area with a hybrid work arrangement, offering a competitive salary range of $147,000 - $240,000 per year.

The Security Infrastructure team's vision is to ensure every data access at LinkedIn is safe. Their mission involves making security intuitive, performant, and secure. The team builds highly reliable and scalable services and developer-friendly infrastructure that enable engineering teams to create and integrate secure features while protecting member data.

As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll be responsible for:

• Owning technical strategy for broad requirements that impact beyond the direct team
• Designing and implementing large-scale distributed systems with security focus
• Improving system observability and developer productivity
• Mentoring engineers and shaping technical culture
• Working with the open-source community on cutting-edge projects
• Debugging production environments and automating routine tasks

Required qualifications include:

• BS/BA in Computer Science or equivalent with 8+ years of experience (or MS with 7+ years, PhD with 4+ years)
• Deep expertise in Linux Kernel security features and hardware virtualization
• Proficiency in system-level programming with Go/C or Rust/C++
• Experience with container technologies and Kubernetes
• Strong background in distributed systems and security frameworks

The role offers comprehensive benefits including:

• Competitive base salary range
• Annual performance bonus and stock options
• Complete health coverage (medical, dental, vision)
• 401(k) plan
• Parental leave
• Commuter benefits
• Professional development opportunities

LinkedIn's culture emphasizes trust, care, inclusion, and fun, providing transformational opportunities for employee growth. The company is committed to diversity and equal opportunity, offering an inclusive environment where everyone can succeed while working on technology that impacts millions of users globally.

This position represents a unique opportunity to work on security infrastructure at scale, influencing how one of the world's largest professional networks protects its data and serves its members.