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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Software Engineer - Applications - **Company:** LinkedIn Corporation - **Location:** Mountain View, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $129,000.0 - $212,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Ajax (Programming Language), Software Quality, Code Review, Computer Programming, Databases, Continuous Integration, Data Structures, Relational Databases, Database Design, Software Design Patterns, Web Development, Fault Tolerance, Junit, Python (Programming Language), Network Programming, Performance Tuning, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, TCP/IP, Web Services, Concurrency, Technical Debt, Information Technology, Api Design, Software Coding - **Published:** July 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gk2ti6 ## About the Role + 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. + 2+ years of industry experience. Preferred Qualifications + BS and 5+ years of relevant work experience, MS and 4+ years of relevant work experience, or PhD and 2+ 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. + Proven track record of mentoring junior engineers and leading small to mid-sized project teams. + Deep expertise in system design, data modeling, concurrency patterns, and performance tuning at scale. + Proven track record of transforming ambiguous business opportunities into autonomous agentic systems capable of long-horizon reasoning and decision-making. Suggested Skills + API Development + Advanced Programming Skills + Database Management + Performance Optimization and Scalability + Collaboration ## Description + You will scale distributed applications, make architectural trade-offs applying synchronous and asynchronous design patterns, write code, and deliver with speediness and quality. + You will develop multi-tier scalable, high-volume performing, and reliable user-centric applications that operate 24x7. + You will produce high quality software that is unit tested, code reviewed, and checked in regularly for continuous integration. + You will provide technical leadership, driving and performing best engineering practices to initiate, plan, and execute large-scale, cross functional, and company-wide critical programs. Identify, leverage, and successfully evangelize opportunities to improve engineering productivity. + You will lead the technical execution of complex features and mid-sized initiatives, breaking down ambiguous requirements into clear, actionable engineering milestones. + You will design component-level architectures and data models that are highly scalable, fault-tolerant, and easily maintainable by the broader team. + You are expected to raise the bar for code quality and engineering excellence through rigorous code reviews, comprehensive technical design documents, and proactive technical debt reduction. + You will utilize AI tools throughout the SDLC to boost design, coding, and review productivity, and contribute to shared skills and best practices for the overall team + You will work with product managers and dependent engineering teams to negotiate technical trade-offs, define service boundaries, and ensure on-time delivery. + You will learn to balance tactical day-to-day execution with long-term technical debt management and strategic component roadmapping., A request for an accommodation will be responded to within three business days. 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