Staff Software Engineer - Video Processing

LinkedIn, the world's largest professional network, is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their Media Infrastructure organization. This role is pivotal in handling all media creation and consumption on LinkedIn, where video has become a key driver of business growth. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement, allowing flexibility between remote work and office presence in either Mountain View, CA or Bellevue, WA.

The Media Infrastructure organization provides a platform for LinkedIn product teams to incorporate media features, with a particular focus on video optimization that has significantly impacted LinkedIn's core business metrics. As a Media specialist, you'll be responsible for optimizing media transcoding processes and tuning encoding parameters to enhance delivery capabilities.

Key responsibilities include defining and monitoring media quality metrics, integrating and optimizing various video codecs (H.264, H.265, VP9, AV1) under Linux environments, and working with FFMPEG for media stream processing. You'll also focus on system-level optimizations across worker node clusters and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated media solutions.

The ideal candidate should have 8+ years of relevant work experience with a strong background in software design and development. Expertise in programming languages such as Java, Python, Go, or Rust is required, along with experience in media processing and codec integration. Knowledge of Linux environments and proficiency in modifying FFMPEG are essential skills.

LinkedIn offers a comprehensive benefits package including competitive base pay ($156,000 - $255,000), annual performance bonuses, stock compensation, and extensive health and wellness programs. The company is committed to creating an inclusive culture built on trust, care, and fun, where everyone can succeed while maintaining work-life balance through flexible work arrangements.