Staff Software Engineer - Systems and Infrastructure

LinkedIn, the world's largest professional network, is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their Systems and Infrastructure team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on next-generation infrastructure and platforms that power LinkedIn's services at massive scale.

The position involves building critical systems including application delivery platforms, compute platforms, scalable data storage systems, cutting-edge search platforms, AI infrastructure, experimentation platforms, and privacy/compliance systems. You'll be working alongside world-class engineers who have pioneered open-source projects like Apache Kafka, Pinot, Samza, and more.

As a Staff Engineer, you'll drive technical strategy across teams, architect large-scale distributed systems, and mentor other engineers while fostering a culture of innovation. The role requires deep expertise in distributed systems, API design, and performance optimization at scale. You'll also actively participate in the open-source community, contributing to projects that impact the broader tech ecosystem.

The position offers competitive compensation ($156,000-$255,000), comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work in a hybrid environment from LinkedIn's offices in Mountain View, San Francisco, or Bellevue. The company culture emphasizes trust, inclusion, and continuous learning, with strong support for career growth and work-life balance.

This is an ideal role for experienced engineers passionate about distributed systems who want to make a significant impact on technology used by millions of professionals worldwide. You'll help shape the future of professional networking while working with cutting-edge technologies and contributing to the open-source community.