Senior Software Engineer: Scale, AI & Impact

LinkedIn; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 129,000 - 212,000; Full time

Job summary

LinkedIn is seeking engineers to scale distributed applications, lead technical initiatives, and deliver reliable, high-quality software in a hybrid work model. You'll influence architectural decisions, mentor teams, and drive improvements across SDLC with AI-assisted tooling.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, practical design patterns, and maintaining code quality at scale in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• BS (or higher) in Computer Science or related field with coding.
• 2+ years of industry experience.
• Strong fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, and software design.

Responsibilities

• Scale distributed applications and make architectural trade-offs.
• Develop multi-tier, high-volume web services with 24x7 uptime.
• Deliver high-quality, unit-tested code with CI workflows.
• Provide technical leadership and drive large cross-functional programs.
• Design scalable, maintainable component architectures and data models.
• Contribute to engineering best practices and reduce technical debt.

Skills

API Development

Advanced Programming

Database Management

Performance & Scalability

Education

BS in CS or related field

MS/PhD (optional)

Tools

JUnit

Ant

IDE tooling

Job description

LinkedIn is seeking engineers to scale distributed applications, lead technical initiatives, and deliver reliable, high-quality software in a hybrid work model. You'll influence architectural decisions, mentor teams, and drive improvements across SDLC with AI-assisted tooling.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, practical design patterns, and maintaining code quality at scale in a dynamic environment.