Distinguished Software Engineer, Systems Infrastructure - Core Infra
$248,000 – $406,000 USD
Tech Stack
Responsibilities
- Define long-term technical strategy across LinkedIn’s core infrastructure, including networking (edge & traffic), storage, and messaging systems.
- Lead cross-team and cross-functional initiatives spanning distributed systems, traffic engineering, storage platforms, and event-driven architectures.
- Contribute directly to initiatives through a combination of design and implementation activities, and actively improve craftsmanship by developing best practices.
- Define the bar for quality and efficiency of software systems while balancing business impact, operational impact and cost benefits.
- Influence and mentor engineers across the organization, raising the bar for systems thinking and technical depth, and fostering a culture that values diverse perspectives.
Soft Skills
Systems ThinkingTechnical LeadershipProject Management
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Mental Health
- Flexible PTO
- Parental Leave
- 401k
- Equity
Culture
Hybrid WorkCross-Functional TeamsMentorship ProgramTrustInclusion
Requirements
Required: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience
Preferred: PhD in a relevant field or related discipline (machine learning, statistics, computer science etc.), or equivalent research experience
Regions: Us
Get jobs like this in your inbox
Weekly Infrastructure Engineering, Distributed Systems, Networking hiring trends and salary data — free.
Join 6 engineers getting weekly insights
Get market intelligence in your inbox
Free weekly insights on tech hiring trends, salaries, and in-demand stacks.
Already a subscriber? Sign in
About LinkedIn
Industry: professional network
Size: enterprise
LinkedIn is the world's largest professional network, built to create economic opportunity for every member of the global workforce, offering products that help people make connections, discover opportunities, build skills, and gain insights.
View company profile →Compensation
Base salary: $248,000 – $406,000 USD
Equity: stock
Bonus: annual performance bonus