Staff Software Engineer, Systems Infrastructure

LinkedIn is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join our Systems Infrastructure team, working on building next-generation infrastructure and platforms that power LinkedIn's services at massive scale. This is a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge distributed systems technology while contributing to open-source projects that have industry-wide impact.

As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of designing and implementing large-scale distributed systems that handle LinkedIn's massive user base. You'll work on various infrastructure components including application and service delivery platforms, compute platforms, scalable data storage systems, search platforms, AI infrastructure, and experimentation frameworks.

The role offers exposure to industry-standard technologies and LinkedIn's own open-source projects like Apache Kafka, Pinot, Samza, and others. You'll have the opportunity to contribute to the open-source community while solving complex technical challenges within LinkedIn.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in distributed systems, strong programming skills in languages like Java/Go/Rust, and experience with modern infrastructure technologies. You'll be expected to mentor other engineers, drive technical strategy, and make significant architectural decisions that impact LinkedIn's infrastructure.

Working at LinkedIn means joining a company that values innovation, open source contribution, and technical excellence. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to work on technology that impacts hundreds of millions of professionals worldwide. Our hybrid work model provides flexibility while maintaining strong team collaboration.

If you're passionate about distributed systems, love solving complex technical challenges, and want to make an impact at global scale, this role offers an excellent opportunity to grow your career while working with world-class engineers.