LinkedIn · 1 month ago
Sr. Staff Software Engineer
LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional network, dedicated to creating economic opportunities for every member of the global workforce. The Sr. Staff Software Engineer will lead the design and implementation of robust data systems and ML modeling features that enhance trust and safety across the platform, focusing on AI-driven solutions for job seekers and businesses.
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Responsibilities
You will drive the development of tooling and data aggregation to support LinkedIn Trusts AI efforts, including scalable data systems for real-time detection and enforcement, investigation and moderation agents, and next generation large language model fine-tuning
You will work with Trust Foundation leads to develop long-term roadmaps and plans for infrastructure modernization
You will be a role model and professional coach for more junior engineers with a strong bias for action and focus on craftsmanship
You lead the scaling of distributed systems, make architectural trade-offs applying synchronous and asynchronous design patterns, review code, and drive operational excellence
You will build for continuous deployment and robust operations, utilizing unit and integration tests and real-time observability to ensure quality
Qualification
Required
BA/BS Degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience
5+ years of industry experience in software design, development, and algorithm related solutions
5+ years programming experience in languages such as Python, Java, Javascript, C/C++, C#, Objective-C, Ruby, etc
2+ years of experience in an architect or technical leadership position
Preferred
10+ years' experience in software design, development, and algorithm related solutions with at least 5 years of experience in a technical leadership position
5+ years experience with large-scale distributed systems and client-server architectures
10+ years programming experience in an object-oriented programming language such as Java, C/C++
Experience with large-scale distributed systems and client-server architectures
Experience leading by influence, formulating and driving technical strategies across various organizations
Experience leading a large organization
Benefits
Generous health and wellness programs
Annual performance bonus
Stock
Benefits and/or other applicable incentive compensation plans
Company
LinkedIn is a professional networking site that allows users to create business connections, search for jobs, and find potential clients. It is a sub-organization of Microsoft.
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$154.8MKey Investors
Bain Capital VenturesGreylockSequoia Capital
2016-06-13Acquired
2016-02-15Private Equity
2014-04-01Series Unknown
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