Staff Software Engineer - Video Processing

LinkedIn, the world's largest professional network, is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their Media Infrastructure organization in either Mountain View, CA or Bellevue, WA. This hybrid role is crucial for handling all media creation and consumption on LinkedIn, where video has become a key driver of business growth.

The Media Infrastructure organization provides a platform for LinkedIn product teams to incorporate media features, operating as a small team with large impactful scope. Their optimizations in video performance have significantly influenced LinkedIn's core business metrics.

As a Media specialist, you'll be at the forefront of optimizing media transcoding processes and tuning encoding parameters to enhance delivery capabilities. The role involves working with various video codecs (H.264, H.265, VP9, AV1) and optimizing them for performance in Linux environments. You'll be responsible for defining and maintaining media quality metrics, working with FFMPEG and other media tools, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The position requires strong technical expertise in video processing and codec optimization, with at least 8 years of relevant experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience). You'll need proficiency in languages like Java, Python, Go, or Rust, along with deep knowledge of Linux environments and media processing domains.

LinkedIn offers a comprehensive benefits package including health and wellness programs, generous time off, annual performance bonuses, and stock benefits. The company culture is built on trust, care, inclusion, and fun, with a strong emphasis on employee growth and development.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers passionate about media processing to make a significant impact at scale, working with cutting-edge video technologies while enjoying the benefits and stability of a leading tech company. The role offers both technical challenges and the opportunity to influence how millions of professionals consume media content on LinkedIn's platform.