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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Staff Software Engineer - Applications - **Company:** LinkedIn Corporation - **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $156,000.0 - $255,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Ajax (Programming Language), C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Code Review, Computer Programming, Databases, Data Structures, Relational Databases, Database Design, Web Development, Distributed Data Store, Distributed Systems, Junit, Python (Programming Language), Network Programming, Object-Oriented Software Development, Ruby, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, TCP/IP, Web Services, Data Storage Technologies, Deep Learning, Reliability of Systems, Information Technology, Objective C++, Software Coding - **Published:** July 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gk2ti2 ## About the Role + BA/BS Degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline, or related practical experience. + 4+ years experience in software design, development, and algorithm related solutions. + 4+ years programming experience in object-oriented programming languages such as Python, Java, JavaScript, C/C++, C#, Objective-C, or Ruby. Preferred Qualifications + BS and 8+ years of relevant work experience, MS and 7+ years of relevant work experience, or PhD and 4+ years of relevant work experience. + Experience in designing and building infrastructure and web services at large scale. + Expert knowledge of computer science, with strong competencies in data structures, algorithms, and software design. + Proven coding skills in Python or JavaScript/AJAX, database design and SQL, and/or knowledge of TCP/IP and network programming. + Experience building web applications and services with IDEs, ant, JUnit, etc. + Experience with relational databases (transactional and non-transactional), database architecture, and distributed transaction management. + Experience authoring comprehensive RFCs and driving architecture review boards for multi-team systems. + Strong domain expertise in modern cloud architectures, distributed storage systems, or advanced machine learning infrastructure. + Proven track record of transforming ambiguous business opportunities into autonomous agentic systems capable of long-horizon reasoning and decision-making. Suggested Skills + Technical Leadership + Architectural Mastery + Code Review and Quality Assurance + Advanced Security Practices + Mentoring and Knowledge Sharing ## Description + You will drive the technical roadmap and architecture for an entire product area or major infrastructure domain, aligning engineering efforts with medium to long term business goals. + You will design highly complex, multi-tiered distributed systems, making critical high-stakes choices regarding synchronous vs. asynchronous patterns, data storage, and third-party integrations. + You are expected to identify, champion, and execute large-scale, cross-functional initiatives that fundamentally improve engineering productivity, system reliability, or operational costs. + You will work with engineering directors, product leads, and cross-functional principals to define technical strategies and de-risk highly ambiguous product requirements. + You will learn to navigate complex organizational dynamics, mastering the art of technical persuasion and driving consensus across divergent engineering teams., A request for an accommodation will be responded to within three business days. 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