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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Software Engineering Manager, Reliability - **Company:** LinkedIn Corporation - **Location:** Mountain View, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $185,000.0 - $304,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Distributed Systems, Reliability Engineering, Software Engineering, Containerization, Information Technology - **Published:** July 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gj7pqi ## About the Role + BA/BS Degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience. + 5+ years of experience in software engineering/technical management and people management. + 4+ years of industry experience in system infrastructure Preferred Qualifications: + 10+ years of experience managing engineering teams + 5+ years of experience building large-scale compute infrastructure or other relevant infrastructure + 2+ years of experience managing managers + Experience in leading technical teams and coaching engineers + Demonstrated understanding of operating system fundamentals, container technologies, and systems knowledge Suggested Skills: + Distributed Systems + People Management + Technical Leadership ## Description + You will directly contribute to LinkedIn's Site Reliability strategy + You will build and improve tools & software which enhances reliability of critical platforms of LinkedIn's infrastructure. + You will help up-level and coach a team of talented developers. + Serve as the face of a team responsible for the overall health, performance of a significant part of our business + Gain and disseminate deep knowledge of our complex applications + Contribute to the development and growth of talented operations engineers ranging from junior to senior levels of experience + Play a leading role in the planning and execution of ongoing efforts to rapidly grow and improve our site + Develop tight relationships with multiple software development partners, ensuring that product needs are met from an Infra operations perspective, A request for an accommodation will be responded to within three business days. 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