Principal Staff Software Engineer

4 weeks ago


Mountain View, California, United States LinkedIn Full time
Transforming Advertising with Technology

At LinkedIn, we're revolutionizing the way businesses connect with their target audience. As a Principal Staff Software Engineer on our Advertiser Experience team, you'll play a critical role in shaping the future of advertising technology.

About the Role

We're seeking a seasoned software engineer with a passion for building scalable, high-performance systems. You'll work closely with our Director of Engineering to design and implement cutting-edge solutions that drive business growth and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities
  • Design and develop large-scale distributed systems, applications, and services
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive architectural decisions and implementation
  • Develop best practices and strategies to improve the level of craftsmanship at LinkedIn
  • Lead cross-team discussions and drive alignment on product/technology strategy
  • Define the bar for quality and efficiency of software systems
  • Act as a primary domain expert to influence technology choices
  • Lead by example to build a culture of craftsmanship and innovation
Requirements
  • 8+ years of programming experience in Java, C++, C#, or similar programming languages
  • 8+ years of experience building large-scale distributed systems, applications, or similar experience
  • BA/BS Degree or higher in Computer Science or related technical discipline, or related practical experience
Preferred Qualifications
  • MS or PhD in Computer Science or related technical discipline
  • 12+ years of relevant work experience
  • Experience with strategic planning, executing on a long-term roadmap, team development, and scaling processes to support business growth
  • Experience designing and building infrastructure and backend services at internet scale
  • Experience building and shipping high-quality work while achieving high reliability
  • Experience utilizing data and analysis in articulating technical problems and in arriving at recommendations and solutions
  • Experience leading high-impact cross-org initiatives
  • Experience in working with AI in consumer-facing products
What We Offer

We're committed to providing a comprehensive compensation package that includes a competitive salary, annual performance bonus, stock, benefits, and other applicable incentive compensation plans. Our goal is to foster an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone has the opportunity to be successful.

LinkedIn is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We're committed to fair and equitable compensation practices and strive to create a workplace where everyone feels a true sense of belonging.



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