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 focuses on video processing and optimization, playing a crucial part in LinkedIn's media delivery capabilities. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement in either Mountain View, CA or Bellevue, WA.

The Media Infrastructure team handles all media creation and consumption on LinkedIn, with video being a key driver of business growth. As a Media specialist, you'll be responsible for optimizing media transcoding processes and tuning encoding parameters. The role involves working with various video codecs, FFMPEG, and system-level optimizations to improve overall performance.

The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in software development, particularly in media processing and codec integration. You'll need strong programming skills in languages like Java, Python, Go, or Rust, along with deep knowledge of Linux environments. The role requires both technical expertise and collaborative abilities, as you'll work with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated media solutions.

LinkedIn offers a comprehensive benefits package including generous health and wellness programs, competitive compensation, annual performance bonuses, and stock options. The company culture emphasizes trust, care, inclusion, and fun, providing an environment where everyone can succeed. This is an opportunity to join a team where your work will directly impact LinkedIn's core business metrics through video performance optimization.