Senior Software Engineer

Linkedin3; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

LinkedIn in Bengaluru, India, offers a hybrid work model where you will design, build, and support internet-scale features and infrastructures. You will work on architectural decisions, APIs, and reliable systems while collaborating with a world-class software engineering team.

The role emphasizes scalable, 24x7 applications, strong CS fundamentals, and proficiency in Python or Go, with exposure to Java/C++ in a multi-language environment.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Computer Science or related technical discipline, or related practical experience.
• 4+ years of programming experience in Python or Go.
• Strong CS fundamentals in data structures and algorithms.
• Experience with object-oriented design and multiple programming languages (Java, C++).

Responsibilities

• Scale distributed applications and make architectural trade-offs with synchronous/asynchronous patterns.
• Develop multi-tier scalable, high-volume, 24x7 user-centric applications.
• Produce high-quality software that is unit tested and code-reviewed.
• Identify and evangelize opportunities to improve engineering productivity.

Skills

Python

Go

Data Structures & Algorithms

Software Design

Java

C++

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Job description

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. This role will be based in Bangalore, India. As a part of this world-class software engineering team, you will be charged with architecting, designing, developing, and supporting some Internet-scale features and infrastructures at LinkedIn. The ideal candidate will be excited for the challenge to transform and think critically on many computer science disciplines including product design, usability, building APIs and user-centric online applications, business logic, scaling performance, and 24x7 reliability.

Responsibilities

• Scale distributed applications, make architectural trade-offs applying synchronous and asynchronous design patterns, write code, and deliver with speediness and quality.
• Develop multi-tier scalable, high-volume performing, and reliable user-centric applications that operate 24x7.
• Produce high quality software that is unit tested, code reviewed, and checked in regularly for continuous integration.
• Identify, leverage, and successfully evangelize opportunities to improve engineering productivity.

Basic Qualifications

• BA/BS Degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline, or related practical experience.
• 4+ years experience programming experience in Python or Go.

Preferred Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant work experience.
• Expert knowledge of computer science, with strong competencies in data structures, algorithms, and software design.
• Experience with object-oriented design, coding, testing patterns, and programming languages (Java, C++).
• Proven coding skills in a high level language with interest and ability to learn other coding languages as needed.
• Experience building web applications and services with IDEs and general development practices.

Suggested Skills

• Data Structures & Algorithms
• Software Design
• Python

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