Software Engineer, Systems and Infrastructure

LinkedIn Corporation
Bellevue, WA, United States
18 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience required
1 year minimum
Compensation
$120,000.0 - $195,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
Sign Languages
Job source

Tech stack

Java (Programming Language) Adobe InDesign Computing Platforms C Sharp (Programming Language) C++ (Programming Language) Code Review Computer Programming Distributed Systems Apache Hadoop Python (Programming Language) Object-Oriented Software Development Open Source Technology
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Software Engineering Rust (Programming Language) Data Storage Technologies Apache Spark Backend AI Platforms Kubernetes Information Technology Apache Kafka Graphql Functional Programming Api Design Software Coding Grpc Golang

Job description

As part of our world-class software engineering team, you will be charged with building the next-generation infrastructure and platforms for LinkedIn, including but not limited to: an application and service delivery platform, compute platform, massively scalable data storage and replication systems, cutting-edge search platform, best-in-class AI platform, experimentation platform, privacy and compliance platform etc. You will work and learn among the best, putting to use your passion for distributed technologies and algorithms, API design and systems-design, and your passion for writing code that performs at an extreme scale. LinkedIn has already pioneered well-known open-source infrastructure projects like Apache Kafka, Pinot, Azkaban, Samza, Venice, Datahub, Feather, etc. We also work with industry standard open source infrastructure products like Kubernetes, GRPC and GraphQL - come join our infrastructure teams and share the knowledge with a broader community while making a real impact within our company.

Responsibilities

  • You will design, implement, and optimize the performance of large-scale distributed systems with security and compliance in mind.
  • You will participate in design and code reviews to maintain our high development Standards.
  • You will partner with peers, leads and partners to define, scope, prioritize, and build impactful features at a high velocity., 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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A request for an accommodation will be responded to within three business days. However, non-disability related requests, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.

Requirements

  • BA/BS Degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline, or related practical experience
  • 1+ years of industry experience in software design, development, and algorithm related solutions
  • Experience programming in Object-oriented languages such as Java, C++, Python, Go, C#, Rust and/or Functional languages such as Scala, * 2+ years of relevant work experience - MS or PhD in Computer Science or related technical discipline
  • Experience designing building and triaging complex, large scale distributed systems
  • Experience with industry, opensource, and/or academic research in technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, Kubernetes, Feather, GraphQL, GRPC, Apache Kafka, Pinot, Samza or Venice

Suggested Skills

  • Distributed systems
  • Backend Systems Infrastructure
  • Java/Golang/Rust/Python

Benefits & conditions

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. LinkedIn is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.

The pay range for this role is $120,000 - $195,000. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor.

The total compensation package for this position may also include annual performance bonus, stock, benefits and/or other applicable incentive compensation plans. For more information, visit https://careers.linkedin.com/benefits.

About the company

LinkedIn is the worlds largest professional network, built to create economic opportunity for every member of the global workforce. Our products help people make powerful connections, discover exciting opportunities, build necessary skills, and gain valuable insights every day. Were also committed to providing transformational opportunities for our own employees by investing in their growth. We aspire to create a culture thats built on trust, care, inclusion, and fun where everyone can succeed.

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