VP1, Development Engineering
Description For VP1, Development Engineering
LinkedIn is seeking an exceptional Vice President to lead their Data Infrastructure organization, a newly established division responsible for all aspects of data across LinkedIn. This role presents a unique opportunity to shape the future of data infrastructure at one of the world's leading professional networks.
The position oversees five major engineering verticals: Data Processing and Pipelines (DPP), Data Management, Tracking - Telemetry Platform, Unified Metrics Platform (UMP), and DARWIN (Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Workbench at LinkedIn) and Data in Motion. Leading a team of over 400 world-class engineers, you'll be responsible for developing scalable, high-performance data infrastructure to support real-time data processing, analytics, and LinkedIn's all-in AI initiatives.
As VP1 of Development Engineering, you'll define and implement comprehensive data strategies spanning stream and batch processing, compute engines, data ingestion, data movement, data management, and data lake operations. The role requires ensuring efficient data discovery, cataloging, compliance, and access controls across the organization.
The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise in large-scale data infrastructure, combined with strategic vision and proven experience building and scaling high-performing engineering teams. You'll need to demonstrate exceptional leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and develop talent while driving technical excellence and innovation.
This hybrid role offers the opportunity to work both remotely and from LinkedIn's office, with competitive compensation ranging from $298,000 to $488,000, plus benefits including equity and annual performance bonuses. The position requires 15+ years of software engineering management experience, with a track record of success in VP-level positions at consumer technology or infrastructure companies.
Join LinkedIn in transforming how professionals connect and advance their careers worldwide. Your leadership will be crucial in enabling LinkedIn's data and AI capabilities, directly impacting millions of users globally.
Responsibilities For VP1, Development Engineering
- Lead and oversee the Data Infrastructure organization of 400+ engineers
- Define and implement data strategies for stream and batch processing
- Provide strategic leadership for technical excellence and innovation
- Drive planning and execution of long-term priorities
- Hire and develop world-class engineering talent
- Ensure efficient data discovery, cataloging, compliance, and access controls
Requirements For VP1, Development Engineering
- B.A./B.S. degree or higher, or equivalent experience
- 15 years of software engineering management
- Experience managing sizeable teams through senior leaders
- Experience in developing large scale distributed systems
- VP-level experience at consumer technology/infrastructure companies
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Benefits For VP1, Development Engineering
- Annual performance bonus
- Stock options
- Comprehensive benefits package
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