VP, Development Engineering

LinkedIn helps professionals achieve more in their careers through connecting millions of people, discovering opportunities, and gaining insights.
$284,000 - $466,000
Backend
Principal Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
10+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For VP, Development Engineering

LinkedIn is seeking a strategic and hands-on Vice President of R&D Regulatory Compliance to lead their global compliance initiatives. This critical role will oversee R&D programs and develop technology that enables LinkedIn to maintain compliance with applicable laws and regulations while fostering trust and accountability.

The position requires a seasoned leader with extensive experience in engineering leadership and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing compliance programs for global organizations, particularly in the tech industry. They should possess in-depth knowledge of data privacy laws, content regulations, and industry-specific compliance standards.

Key responsibilities include developing and implementing LinkedIn's R&D compliance strategy, creating company-wide compliance programs, managing regulatory risks, and building relationships with regulatory bodies. The role involves close collaboration with legal, HR, product, and engineering teams to integrate compliance into all aspects of LinkedIn's operations.

The successful candidate will lead a high-performing R&D regulatory compliance team and be responsible for responding to regulatory investigations and audits. They should have strong leadership skills, exceptional problem-solving abilities, and experience with global regulatory frameworks such as GDPR, CCPA, and DMA.

This hybrid role offers a competitive compensation package including a base salary range of $284,000 to $466,000, plus annual performance bonus, stock options, and comprehensive benefits. The position is based in Mountain View, CA, with flexibility to work both remotely and from the office.

Join LinkedIn in their mission to transform professional lives through innovative products and technology. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact on a global scale, ensuring LinkedIn's continued success while maintaining the highest standards of regulatory compliance and ethical behavior.

Last updated 4 days ago

Responsibilities For VP, Development Engineering

  • Develop and implement LinkedIn's R&D compliance strategy
  • Create and enforce company-wide compliance programs
  • Identify and assess regulatory risks
  • Partner with legal, HR, product, and engineering teams
  • Build relationships with regulatory bodies
  • Lead responses to regulatory investigations and audits
  • Build and manage high-performing R&D regulatory compliance team

Requirements For VP, Development Engineering

Java
Python
  • 10+ years of experience in engineering leadership roles
  • 10+ years of leadership experience managing cross-functional teams
  • 5+ years of experience in regulatory compliance or legal fields
  • Experience managing compliance for global organizations
  • In-depth knowledge of data privacy laws and industry compliance standards
  • Experience with global regulatory frameworks like GDPR, CCPA, DMA
  • Strong leadership and team-building skills
  • Exceptional problem-solving abilities

Benefits For VP, Development Engineering

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Equity
  • Annual performance bonus
  • Stock options
  • Comprehensive benefits package

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