Distinguished Software Engineer, Systems Infrastructure

LinkedIn was built to help professionals achieve more in their careers, and everyday millions of people use our products to make connections, discover opportunities and gain insights. Our global reach means we get to make a direct impact on the world’s workforce in ways no other company can. We are much more than a digital resume – we transform lives through innovative products and technology.

Creating economic opportunity for every member of the global workforce is a responsibility we all share. To truly transform the global economy, we must evolve the way we hire and enable our talent to serve people of all backgrounds and experiences. LinkedIn is committed to diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

At LinkedIn, we trust each other to do our best work where it works best for us and our teams. This role offers a hybrid work option, meaning you can both work from home and commute to a LinkedIn office, depending on what's best for you and when it is important for your team to be together.

Responsibilities:
- You will build and ship software at scale to deliver impact
- You will actively improve the level of craftsmanship at LinkedIn by developing best practices and defining best strategies.
- You will proactively solve for org dynamic issues to ensure effectiveness of overall Engineering.
- You will develop strategies and long term priorities across Engineering.
- You will establish a culture that values diverse viewpoints while navigating complex decisions.
- You will define the bar for quality and efficiency of software systems while balancing business impact, operational impact and cost benefits of design and architectural choices.
- You will act as the primary domain expert to influence technology choices.
- You will lead by example to build a culture of craftsmanship and innovation.

Basic Qualifications:
- BS (or higher, e.g., MS, or PhD) in Computer Science or related technical field involving coding (e.g., physics or mathematics), or equivalent technical experience
- 15+ years of industry experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

- BS and 15+ years of relevant work experience, MS and 12+ years of relevant work experience, or PhD and 12+ years of relevant work experience.
- Experience in designing and implementing technologies for highly distributed platforms.
- Familiarity with working on payments and ecommerce platforms.
- Experience leading high-impact, cross-organization initiatives.
- Experience working cross-functionally, influencing the goals and strategies of overall org, and meeting deadlines.
- Ability to strike a balance between strategy and enabling teams to deliver platforms with technical direction.

Suggested Skills:
• Craftsmanship
• Software Design and Architecture
• Collaboration

You will Benefit from our Culture:
We strongly believe in the well-being of our employees and their families. That is why we offer generous health and wellness programs and time away for employees of all levels.

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