VP1, Development Engineering

LinkedIn is seeking a Vice President to lead their Data Infrastructure organization, a newly established division responsible for all aspects of data across LinkedIn. This role will oversee 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.

The position offers an opportunity to lead a team of over 400 world-class engineers, developing scalable, high-performance data infrastructure to support real-time data processing, analytics, and LinkedIn's all-in AI initiatives. The role involves defining and implementing data strategies spanning stream and batch processing, compute engines, data ingestion, data movement, data management, data lake, while ensuring efficient data discovery, cataloging, compliance, and access controls.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a results-driven leader with deep technical expertise in large-scale data infrastructure and a proven track record of building and scaling high-performing engineering teams. The role will be instrumental in shaping the future of data at LinkedIn and enabling their all-in AI vision. The position offers competitive compensation ($298,000 - $488,000), along with annual performance bonuses, stock compensation, and comprehensive benefits.

The work location is hybrid, combining remote work with in-office presence at LinkedIn's Mountain View location. The role requires exceptional leadership skills, technical depth, and the ability to navigate complex technical and organizational challenges while driving innovation and maintaining high standards of engineering excellence.