Principal Staff Software Engineer, Infrastructure SRE - Remote

Overview

LinkedIn is seeking a Principal-level Technical Lead for the Infrastructure SRE organization to design and implement end-to-end solutions for the platform, focusing on scalable and reliable infrastructure operations powered by AI/ML.

In Short

• Join LinkedIn's Infrastructure SRE team as a Principal Staff Software Engineer.
• Design and implement scalable, reliable infrastructure operations solutions.
• Drive strategy to reduce the total cost of ownership for infrastructure.
• Mentor team members and enhance technical craftsmanship.
• Develop platforms for continuous improvement and operational insights.
• Define Service Level Objectives (SLOs) and manage error budgets.
• Stay updated with cloud trends and optimize large-scale infrastructure.
• Influence architecture and design decisions across teams.
• Lead high-impact initiatives in a matrixed organization.
• Foster a culture of collaboration and results.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in software design and development.
• Proficiency in object-oriented languages like Java, Go, C/C++, Rust, and Python.
• Hands-on experience with large-scale distributed systems.
• 4+ years in a technical leadership role.
• BS/BA in Computer Science or a related field.
• MS Degree preferred, with experience in site reliability.
• Familiarity with Data Infrastructure tech stacks (Kafka, Flink, Airflow).
• Experience architecting AI and engineering projects.
• Ability to lead within large organizations.
• Experience with cross-organization initiatives.

Benefits

• Generous health and wellness programs.
• Time away for employees of all levels.
• Equitable compensation practices.
• Annual performance bonus and stock options.
• Inclusive and accessible workplace culture.