Staff Software Engineer - Systems Infrastructure

LinkedIn is the world's largest professional network, built to create economic opportunity for every member of the global workforce.
$156,000 - $255,000
Distributed Systems
Staff Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
8+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Staff Software Engineer - Systems Infrastructure

LinkedIn is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join our Systems Infrastructure team, working on next-generation platforms that power LinkedIn's global professional network. This is a hybrid role based in the San Francisco Bay Area, combining remote work with in-office collaboration.

As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of building and maintaining LinkedIn's critical infrastructure components, including application delivery platforms, compute platforms, scalable data storage systems, search platforms, AI infrastructure, and experimentation frameworks. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to open-source projects that have industry-wide impact, such as Apache Kafka, Pinot, and various other tools that LinkedIn has pioneered.

The role requires deep expertise in distributed systems and a proven track record of designing scalable solutions. You'll be responsible for driving technical strategy, mentoring team members, and ensuring the reliability and performance of systems that serve millions of users. The position offers competitive compensation ($156,000 - $255,000) and comprehensive benefits including health coverage, 401k, and parental leave.

Key technical areas include working with Java, Python, Go, Rust, Kubernetes, and Apache Kafka, among other technologies. You'll collaborate with talented engineers who are passionate about solving complex problems at scale and contributing to the open-source community. The role provides an opportunity to make a significant impact on LinkedIn's infrastructure while working with some of the most advanced distributed systems technologies in the industry.

LinkedIn offers a supportive culture focused on professional growth, innovation, and work-life balance. You'll be part of a company that values diversity, inclusion, and creating economic opportunities for professionals worldwide. This position is ideal for someone who wants to combine technical leadership with hands-on engineering work in a collaborative, high-impact environment.

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Responsibilities For Staff Software Engineer - Systems Infrastructure

  • Own the technical strategy for broad or complex requirements
  • Design, implement, and optimize large-scale distributed systems
  • Improve observability and understandability of various systems
  • Effectively communicate with team, partners and stakeholders
  • Mentor other engineers and help build a fast-growing team
  • Work with open-source community and influence cutting edge projects
  • Deliver incremental impact through innovation
  • Diagnose technical problems and debug production environments

Requirements For Staff Software Engineer - Systems Infrastructure

Java
Python
Go
Rust
Kubernetes
Kafka
  • 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 experience programming in object-oriented languages
  • Hands on experience developing distributed systems, large-scale systems, databases and/or Backend APIs
  • Experience in architecting, building, and running large-scale distributed systems
  • Experience with industry, opensource, and/or academic research in technologies

Benefits For Staff Software Engineer - Systems Infrastructure

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401k
Parental Leave
  • Health and wellness programs
  • Time away benefits
  • Child care support

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