Senior Software Engineer

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Aug 13, 2024
Sep 12, 2025
Hybrid
Full-Time
8 Years
Job Description

As a Senior Software Engineer at LinkedIn, you will be instrumental in architecting, designing, and developing scalable and high-performance applications. This role involves working on complex problems, including product design, usability, API development, and ensuring 24x7 reliability of systems. You will join a world-class software engineering team, contributing to impactful projects and innovative solutions.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Application Development. Design and develop distributed, scalable, and high-volume performing applications that operate continuously.
  2. Architectural Design. Make architectural trade-offs, apply synchronous and asynchronous design patterns, and ensure the reliability of systems.
  3. Code Quality. Write high-quality code that is thoroughly tested and integrated into continuous delivery pipelines. Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to best practices.
  4. Engineering Productivity. Identify opportunities to improve engineering practices and productivity, and effectively evangelize these improvements within the team.

Basic Qualifications

  • Education. BA/BS Degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Experience. Minimum of 4 years of programming experience in Java and/or C++.

Preferred Qualifications

  1. Experience. 8+ years of relevant work experience in software engineering.
  2. Technical Expertise. Expert knowledge in data structures, algorithms, and software design. Experience with object-oriented design, coding, and testing patterns.
  3. Programming Skills. Proven coding skills in high-level languages such as Java or C++, with a willingness to learn other languages as needed.
  4. Web Applications. Experience in building web applications and services using IDEs and general development practices.

Suggested Skills

  • Data Structures & Algorithms
  • Software Design
  • Java

Company Benefits
LinkedIn values the well-being of its employees and offers generous health and wellness programs along with time-off benefits. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every employee can thrive.

Diversity and Inclusion
LinkedIn is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. For more information on our equal opportunity policy, please visit LinkedIn India Equal Opportunity Policy.

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