Staff Technical Program Manager, Core Engineering

LinkedIn is the world's largest professional network, built to help members achieve more in their careers.
$134,000 - $221,000
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Staff Technical Program Manager, Core Engineering

LinkedIn, the world's largest professional network, is seeking a Staff Technical Program Manager for their Core Engineering team. This role is integral to LinkedIn's Infrastructure TPM Organization, focusing on massive-scale distributed data systems and infrastructure technologies.

The position requires leading multiple cross-functional technical programs and driving strategic initiatives around Infrastructure, including Big Data Platform, Autonomous Fleet, Fabric Buildout, Storage, and Data Infrastructure. The role combines technical depth with strategic thinking, requiring someone who can thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing complex, large-scale programs.

Key responsibilities include developing partnerships with engineering leaders, driving programs to improve hardware usage efficiency, ensuring system reliability and scalability, and managing portfolio planning across multiple verticals. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in technical program management, with hands-on software development background and deep understanding of infrastructure systems.

The role offers competitive compensation ($134,000-$221,000/year) and comprehensive benefits including equity and performance bonuses. Based in Mountain View, CA, this hybrid position provides the flexibility of both remote and office work, allowing for collaboration with cross-functional teams while maintaining work-life balance.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced technical leader who wants to impact how LinkedIn's infrastructure scales to serve its massive user base. The role combines technical challenges with strategic leadership, offering significant growth potential in a company that's shaping the future of professional networking.

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Responsibilities For Staff Technical Program Manager, Core Engineering

  • Support multiple cross-functional technical teams to deliver their objectives
  • Develop strong partnerships with engineering and product management leaders
  • Create and drive programs to improve hardware usage across compute, storage, and network
  • Drive new organization-wide programs to ensure reliability, scalability, and maintainability
  • Own and manage program and portfolio planning
  • Drive alignments and prioritization across technology initiatives
  • Build strategic relationships with key technology and business leaders
  • Lead efforts to identify risks and resolve key project conflicts
  • Report on project status, risks, issues and mitigation plans

Requirements For Staff Technical Program Manager, Core Engineering

Java
Python
Kafka
  • B.S./B.A. Engineering, Computer Science or related technical field
  • 5+ years professional experience in engineering or technical team
  • Experience managing company wide, large scale, high impact programs
  • Knowledge of complex technical ecosystems
  • Experience managing multiple concurrent projects across geographic locations
  • 2+ years of hands-on software development experience
  • Experience with infrastructure, data infrastructure, and/or AI platforms

Benefits For Staff Technical Program Manager, Core Engineering

Medical Insurance
Equity
  • Annual performance bonus
  • Stock options
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Flexible work arrangements

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