Senior Architect, Online Data Infrastructure

LinkedIn; Mountain View (CA); Hybrid; USD 253,000 - 416,000; Full time

Job summary

LinkedIn is seeking a Distinguished Engineer to lead Online Infrastructure and Databases, guiding architecture for high availability, low latency, and optimal performance across data systems.

You will work hybrid from Mountain View, CA or Bellevue, WA, collaborating with multiple teams to drive innovation, define roadmaps, and elevate engineering excellence while maintaining security and privacy standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of software engineering experience, focusing on infrastructure, distributed systems, or databases.
• Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field, or equivalent research experience.
• 5+ years in a technical or scientific leadership position.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor engineering teams, fostering technical excellence and collaboration.
• Expertise in designing and managing large-scale distributed databases and data infrastructure.
• Experience leading large-scale development projects from concept to production.
• Proficiency with AI-based development and applying AI/ML in production systems.
• Ability to drive cross-company initiatives and influence infrastructure evolution.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of LinkedIn's Online Infrastructure and Databases and provide domain expertise.
• Lead cross-functional technical discussions to align product and technology strategies, emphasizing developer productivity at scale.
• Define and drive technical strategies and roadmaps translating business requirements into architecture plans.
• Design scalable, resilient distributed systems to support Data Infrastructure objectives.
• Advocate for best practices, design patterns, and quality standards for scalable distributed databases and caching systems.
• Identify and address gaps in the current infrastructure by recommending and implementing migration strategies for legacy systems.
• Mentor and guide senior engineering talent, fostering a culture of craftsmanship, innovation, and technical excellence.
• Represent LinkedIn as a thought leader by publishing technical papers, presenting at conferences, and driving industry innovation in Data Infrastructure.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure the infrastructure supports LinkedIn's business goals and customer needs.
• Drive the adoption of new technologies and methodologies that enhance performance and reliability.
• Ensure compliance with security and privacy standards, implementing measures to protect LinkedIn’s data and systems.

Skills

Distributed Systems

Online Infrastructure

Databases

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Job description

LinkedIn is seeking a Distinguished Engineer to lead Online Infrastructure and Databases, guiding architecture for high availability, low latency, and optimal performance across data systems.

You will work hybrid from Mountain View, CA or Bellevue, WA, collaborating with multiple teams to drive innovation, define roadmaps, and elevate engineering excellence while maintaining security and privacy standards.