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“Staff Software Engineer at LinkedIn. Skills: Software design, Algorithm solutions, Technical leadership. Scale distributed applications. Make architectural trade-offs”
Industry & Context.
Algorithm related solutions
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
BAS Degree in Computer Science, 4+ years experience in software design, 4+ years programming experience, Experience leading engineering teams
Nice to Have
BS and 8+ years relevant work experience, MS and 7+ years relevant work experience, PhD and 4+ years relevant work experience, Experience designing infrastructure at scale, Experience building web services at scale, Expert knowledge of computer science, Proven coding skills in Python, Proven coding skills in JavaScript/AJAX, Database design and SQL, Knowledge of TCP/IP, Knowledge of network programming, Experience building web applications, Experience building web services, Experience with relational databases, Experience with database architecture, Experience with distributed transaction management
What You'll Do.
Scale distributed applications
Make architectural trade-offs
Apply synchronous design patterns
Apply asynchronous design patterns
Deliver with speediness
Develop scalable applications
Develop high-volume applications
Develop reliable applications
Develop user-centric applications
Produce high quality software
Provide technical leadership
Drive engineering practices
Perform engineering practices
Identify opportunities
Leverage opportunities
Evangelize opportunities
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional communications; Alignment; Coaching team members
Communication Scope
Cross-functional communications
Process & Methodology
Large-scale programs, Cross-functional programs, Company-wide programs
Full Job Description
LinkedIn is the world's largest professional network, built to create economic opportunity for every member of the global workforce. Our products help people make powerful connections, discover exciting opportunities, build necessary skills, and gain valuable insights every day. We're also committed to providing transformational opportunities for our own employees by investing in their growth. We aspire to create a culture that's built on trust, care, inclusion, and fun – where everyone can succeed. Join us to transform the way the world works. At LinkedIn, our approach to flexible work is centered on trust and optimized for culture, connection, clarity, and the evolving needs of our business. The work location of this role is hybrid, meaning it will be performed both from home and from a LinkedIn office on select days, as determined by the business needs of the team. This role will be hybrid in our Mountain View, CA office. Team Description: Our team owns the charter for the Premium Business SKU offering catering to solopreneurs, established leaders, and premium features for our creator audience. Our focus areas include helping members enhance their profile, visibility & stand out from their peers in order to be able to convert leads and monetize directly on LinkedIn. The team has built some amazing features like Dynamic cover photos, Custom Button enabling members to allow others to book an appointment with them, and paid meetings to help members monetize their time and expertise. We are taking on new challenges in the upcoming year opening up brand new charters and areas of investment. Responsibilities * You will scale distributed applications, make architectural trade-offs applying synchronous and asynchronous design patterns, write code, and deliver with speediness and quality. * You will develop multi-tier scalable, high-volume performing, and reliable user-centric applications that operate 24x7. * You will produce high quality software that is unit tested, co
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