As a Senior Software Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing and building high-performance backend services and user-centric web applications. Your work will directly impact millions of professionals using LinkedIn’s platform.
Key Responsibilities
- Architect & Scale Applications. Develop and optimize distributed applications, making architectural trade-offs between synchronous and asynchronous design patterns.
- Full-Cycle Development. Build scalable, high-volume backend services and web applications that operate 24x7 with high reliability.
- Code with Excellence. Write clean, efficient, and maintainable Java and JavaScript code that follows best practices. Ensure your code is thoroughly unit-tested, peer-reviewed, and continuously integrated.
- Technical Leadership. Drive large-scale projects, providing technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and interns.
- Performance Optimization. Identify and implement engineering solutions that enhance productivity and improve system performance.
- Stay Ahead of the Curve. Keep up with modern software engineering trends, exploring new technologies to improve development efficiency.
What You Bring to the Table
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.
- 5+ years of hands-on experience developing backend services in Java and web applications using JavaScript.
- Strong understanding of data structures and algorithms.
- Proficiency in HTML, CSS, and modern JavaScript.
Preferred Qualifications
- 7+ years of professional experience in backend and web development.
- Master’s or PhD in Computer Science or a related field.
- Experience in end-to-end solution design for large-scale applications.
- Expertise in JavaScript debugging tools (e.g., Chrome DevTools).
- Deep understanding of front-end performance optimization, security best practices, and accessibility.
Why Join LinkedIn?
- Impact at Scale. Your work will reach millions of professionals globally, helping them grow their careers.
- Innovation-Driven Culture. We encourage our engineers to experiment, learn, and push boundaries.
- Collaborative Environment. Work with some of the best minds in the industry, contributing to meaningful projects.
- Growth & Learning. We invest in our employees’ development, providing learning opportunities, mentorship, and career progression.
- Work-Life Balance. Our hybrid work model ensures flexibility, helping you maintain a healthy balance between work and life.
Commitment to Inclusion & Accessibility
At LinkedIn, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace. We support individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, by providing equal opportunities, workplace accommodations, and accessibility support.