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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr. Staff Software Engineer, Compute Infrastructure - **Company:** LinkedIn Corporation - **Location:** Mountain View, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $198,000.0 - $326,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Computer Networks, Distributed Systems, Fault Tolerance, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Python (Programming Language), Object-Oriented Software Development, Role-Based Access Control, Prometheus, Software Engineering, Web Applications, Rust (Programming Language), Data Logging, Fluentd, Grafana, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Golang - **Published:** May 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=e7ac428181a1ccfe ## About the Role Do you have experience in System design?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * 5+ years of industry experience in software design, development, and algorithm related solutions * 5+ years of experience programming in object-oriented languages such as Java, Go, C/C++, Rust, Rust, Python * Hands-on experience developing large-scale distributed systems * 2+ years of experience as an architect, or technical leadership position * BS/BA in Computer Science or related technical field or equivalent technical experience, * 10+ years of experience in software design, development, and algorithm related solutions with at least 5 years of experience in a technical leadership position * 10+ years of programming experience in an object-oriented programming language such as Go, Java, C/C++, Rust * 5+ years of experience building large-scale compute infrastructure, and distributed systems * Demonstrated understanding of operating system fundamentals, container technologies, and systems knowledge. * Experienced in leading technical teams and mentoring other engineers * Experience building and operating cluster management solutions such as Kubernetes. * Experience with IaaS systems and capacity management. * Experience with networking and security principles. * Deep understanding of Kubernetes architecture and key components (API server, scheduler, kubelet, etc.), with a proven track record of deploying, managing, and troubleshooting Kubernetes clusters. * Strong proficiency in Golang, as it is the primary language. * Solid understanding of networking concepts relevant to Kubernetes, including CNI plugins and pod networking. * Knowledge of Kubernetes security best practices such as RBAC, network policies, and Pod security policies. * Proficiency with monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, and Fluentd. Suggested Skills * Distributed Systems * Kubernetes * Technical Leadership ## Description This role will be based in Mountain View, CA. At LinkedIn, our approach to flexible work is centered on trust and optimized for culture, connection, clarity, and the evolving needs of our business. The work location of this role is hybrid, meaning it will be performed both from home and from a LinkedIn office on select days, as determined by the business needs of the team. As a Sr. Staff Software Engineer of the Compute Infrastructure team at LinkedIn, you will play a crucial role in our ongoing efforts to re-architect our compute infrastructure stack. This is a high-profile, high-impact project that will touch every aspect of our engineering organization. We are looking for experienced professionals who have a proven track record of designing large-scale compute infrastructure and driving consensus. In this role, you will design and implement solutions that enable LinkedIn to scale its compute infrastructure to meet the demands of a rapidly growing user base. This will involve working closely with a team of experienced engineers, including distinguished engineers and technical fellows, to develop and operate solutions that are robust, scalable, and efficient. You will also need to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and be comfortable operating in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. If you are passionate about building the underlying technology that powers one of the world's most-used internet applications, and have the skills and experience to help us take our compute infrastructure to the next level, we want to hear from you. Apply now to join our team and help shape the future of LinkedIn. Responsibilities * You will directly contribute to LinkedIn's Compute infrastructure strategy. * You will build and operate a platform that allocates hardware resources with necessary physical/logical distribution for fault tolerance and easy maintenance. * You will build and operate world class high performance scheduling/deployment solutions including some of the world's largest Kubernetes clusters to place stateless/stateful services, ML workloads and short running jobs efficiently. * You will help up-level and coach a large team of talented developers., LinkedIn is committed to offering an inclusive and accessible experience for all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. Our goal is to foster an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone has the opportunity to be successful. 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