Senior Architect, Core Infrastructure & Storage

Washington

Hybrid

USD 253,000 - 416,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

LinkedIn is seeking a Distinguished Engineer to shape the future of LinkedIn's Core Infrastructure, focusing on storage and messaging systems across on-prem and hybrid environments. You will lead multi‑domain initiatives, mentor engineers, and raise the bar for system quality at scale.

Based in Mountain View, CA or Bellevue, WA, the role emphasizes technical strategy, architectural leadership, and collaboration with senior leaders to balance scalability, reliability, and cost.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

Define long-term technical strategy across LinkedIn's core infrastructure, including storage and messaging systems.
Lead cross-team initiatives spanning distributed systems, storage platforms, and event-driven architectures.
Head cross-functional discussions and drive alignment on technology strategy.
Contribute to initiatives through design and implementation with engineers.
Improve craftsmanship by developing best practices and defining strategic approaches.
Balance quality, efficiency, and cost in architectural decisions.

Skills

Infrastructure

Distributed Systems

Storage Systems

Technical Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

PhD in a relevant field or related discipline

Tools

Kafka

Job description

Based in Mountain View, CA or Bellevue, WA, the role emphasizes technical strategy, architectural leadership, and collaboration with senior leaders to balance scalability, reliability, and cost.

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