Distinguished Architect, Core Infrastructure & IaC

LinkedIn; Bellevue (WA); Hybrid; USD 253,000 - 416,000; Full time

Job summary

LinkedIn is seeking a Distinguished Software Engineer for Systems Infrastructure, focusing on Compute, Deployment, and Infrastructure as Code. The role offers hybrid work in Mountain View, CA or Bellevue, WA, collaborating with senior engineers to shape LinkedIn’s private infrastructure platform.

You will partner with leadership to set long-term strategy, drive multi-team initiatives, and mentor engineers while balancing scalability, reliability, and cost.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science or related field.
• 10+ years of infrastructure engineering experience.
• Experience leading technical projects with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Define long-term technical strategy across LinkedIn’s core infrastructure (compute, deployment, IaC).
• Lead cross-team and cross-functional initiatives and drive alignment on technology strategy.
• Contribute to initiatives through design and implementation activities and improve software craftsmanship.

Skills

Infrastructure

Distributed Systems

Deployment

Infra-as-code

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

PhD in a relevant field or related discipline

Job description

LinkedIn is seeking a Distinguished Software Engineer for Systems Infrastructure, focusing on Compute, Deployment, and Infrastructure as Code. The role offers hybrid work in Mountain View, CA or Bellevue, WA, collaborating with senior engineers to shape LinkedIn’s private infrastructure platform.

You will partner with leadership to set long-term strategy, drive multi-team initiatives, and mentor engineers while balancing scalability, reliability, and cost.