Manager, Engineering Compliance

Manager, Engineering ComplianceAt LinkedIn, our approach to flexible work is centered on trust and optimized for culture, connection, clarity, and the evolving needs of our business. The work location of this role is hybrid, meaning it will be performed both from home and from a LinkedIn office on select days, as determined by the business needs of the team. This role will be hybrid in LinkedIn's Mountain View campus.About the teamGovernance, Risk, Automation, Compliance & Engineering:Trust is our foundation. At LinkedIn, we build secure, compliant infrastructure with integrity woven into every layer. By embedding security, governance, and regulatory alignment into our development lifecycle and business, we don't just protect our members, customers, and employeeswe set the standard for trusted technology and operations at scale.Our commitment to our customers and members isn't just a statement; it's engineered into our culture of security and compliance through these foundational pillars:Proactive Governance & Engineering AlignmentScaled Lifecycle & Integrated ControlsAssured Ecosystem & Quantified Risk ManagementRole SummaryLinkedIn is seeking a strategic and technical Manager for Engineering Compliance to lead a team focused on the full lifecycle of building and overseeing compliance across the enterprise. This leadership role will be key to strengthening and scaling LinkedIn's compliance posture through embedding compliance and security into products and engineering systems.The role will focus on various global regulatory frameworks and certifications. Primary focus will be the full compliance lifecycle related to these horizontals: Security, AI Compliance, Infrastructure Risks, Privacy - these include but not limited to: SOC 2, PCI, ISO, CRA, NIS2. EU AI Act. Additionally, you will also partner closely on leading: Content (e.g. DSA), Competition (e.g. DMA), Finance (e.g. SOX) and Enterprise Risk horizontalsYou will guide a team of compliance engineers and analysts, and collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, product, legal, partner compliance teams, finance, sales, and enterprise teams to establish and scale compliance engineering programs across the company. You will be crucial in aligning our engineering compliance strategy with LinkedIn's overarching business objectives, fostering a culture where compliance is integrated seamlessly into system design and engineering practices.Key ResponsibilitiesLead & Mentor:Lead and mentor a high-performing team of risk and compliance engineers.Foster a culture of trust, inclusion, and technical excellence.Provide strategic direction, career development, and performance coaching.Program Ownership:Partner closely across engineering teams to proactively build compliance as part of system designOwn and deliver regulatory programs, including regulations covering AI regulations and standards, Competition (DMA), Finance (SOX, Non Financial Metrics), Product Certifications (e.g. MRC), Privacy and emerging frameworks.Lead team to deliver on multiple compliance and regulatory programs - which includes: establishing compliance programs for new regulations or major systems, compliance readiness assessments, audits and certifications.Strategic Partnership:Collaborate with engineering, product, finance, legal, and security teams for end-to-end compliance lifecycle from obligation requirements, translation to technical roadmap all the way through controls assurance and reportingBuild partnership with cross-functional teams for compliance to help address the risks optimally and drive planning for compliance across the organizationAudit & Stakeholder Engagement:Lead the team for pre-audit preparation with engineering owners and stakeholders, drive org-wide trainingsDrive engineering compliance collaboration for audits and represent engineering controls and posture during audits, certifications, and reviewsRegulatory Monitoring & Impact Analysis:Monitor emerging regulations and translate them into actionable engineering and process changes.Conduct risk assessments and regulatory impact analyses.Metrics & Governance:Define and report compliance metrics, risks, and trends.Participate in governance forums and certification steering committees.Incident & Remediation Management:Build scalable systems for incident tracking, root cause analysis, remediation planning, and verification.Ensure sustainable long-term solutions for compliance-related issues.Training & Enablement:Sponsor and oversee training programs for engineering teams.Ensure control owners and developers understand their compliance responsibilities.Drive awareness through onboarding, quarterly reviews, and enablement sessions.Basic QualificationsBA/BS in Computer Science, Engineering, Applied Math, or related technical discipline (or equivalent practical experience).8+ years of relevant experience in technology compliance, engineering risk, or systems audit.1+ year(s) of management experience or 1+ year(s) of staff level engineering experience with management training2+ Experience senior level stakeholder management and cross-functional collaborationExperience leading security compliance programs and related certifications like SOC 2, PCI, ISO, BCMS, PrivacyExperience with security, engineering systems and processesExperience with compliance domains such as Access Management, Change Management, Ads revenue compliance, Information Security, or related technical control environments.Experience conducting system design reviews, code reviews, or large-scale compliance assessments.Preferred QualificationsMS in MIS, MBA, or related advanced degree.4+ years of leadership experience managing engineering or compliance teams.12+ years of engineering compliance or systems audit experience in the technology sector.Experience managing compliance programs for regulations such as SOX, MRC, DMA, DSA, AI Governance, and international standards like ISO, SOC, GDPR.Deep understanding of compliance frameworks, controls, and best practices (SSAE 16 SOC 1 & 2, PCI, ISO, GDPR, etc.).Demonstrated success in building and scaling automated compliance solutions in engineering environments.Strong program management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISA, or equivalent.Suggested Skills & Technical ExperienceLeadership in IT / Systems Technology Compliance & AuditTechnology Risk Assessment & Regulatory Impact AnalysisTechnical fluency in Java, SQL, Hadoop, Azure, Kubernetes, and large-scale distributed systemsFinancial reporting and revenue compliance in technology contextsStrong interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills across technical and non-technical stakeholdersYou will Benefit from our CultureWe strongly believe in the well-being of our employees and their families. That is why we offer generous health and wellness programs and time away for employees of all levels. LinkedIn is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The pay range for this role is $139,000 - 229,000. Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications, and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations. The total compensation package for this position may also include annual performance bonus, stock, benefits, and/or other applicable incentive compensation plans. For additional information, visit: https://careers.linkedin.com/benefits.