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Staff Software Engineer - Applications

Posted Aug 5, 2026

Role at a glance

Salary
Not Disclosed
Location
Bengaluru, KA, India
Work arrangement
Hybrid
Employment
Full-time
Experience
8+ years experience in software design, development, and algorithm related solutions.
Education
BS Degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline or related practical experience.

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Role Summary

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The Staff Software Engineer will serve as a technical leader and role model within LinkedIn, designing and developing technology that supports business and technology objectives. The role focuses on scalable distributed applications, platforms, products, services, tools, and engineering productivity in collaboration with teams across the organization.

What You'll Do

  • Scale distributed applications and make architectural trade-offs using synchronous and asynchronous design patterns.
  • Write code and deliver high-quality software that is unit tested, code reviewed, and checked in regularly for continuous integration.
  • Coach engineers as a professional role model with a focus on craftsmanship.
  • Identify and evangelize opportunities to design and build scalable platforms, products, services, and tools.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve engineering productivity.
  • Work with peers across teams to support and leverage a shared technical stack.

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Qualifications

BS degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline, or related practical experience; 8+ years of software design, development, algorithm-related solutions, and programming experience in Java and/or C++.

Required

  • BS Degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline or related practical experience
  • 8+ years experience in software design, development, and algorithm related solutions
  • 8+ years experience programming experience in Java and/or C++

Preferred

  • BS 10+ years of relevant work experience, MS 9+ years of relevant work experience, or PhD 7+ years of relevant work experience
  • Experience in designing and building infrastructure and web services at large scale
  • Strong object oriented skills
  • Expert knowledge of computer science, with strong competencies in data structures, algorithms, and software design
  • Experience with object oriented design, coding, testing patterns, and programming languages (Java, C++ etc.)
  • Technical Leadership
  • Distributed Systems
  • Software Design

Original job description

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Company Description

LinkedIn is the worlds 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. Were also committed to providing transformational opportunities for our own employees by investing in their growth. We aspire to create a culture thats built on trust, care, inclusion, and fun where everyone can succeed.

Job Description

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.

As a Staff Software Engineer, you will be a key technical leader and role model within the team. We are looking for someone who designs and develops technology to serve business and technology objectives, aligns points of view across teams and makes smart trade offs to help achieve the goals of individual teams as well as LinkedIn's broader goals. This leader will foster LinkedIn's culture and values around transformation, collaboration and results.

Responsibilities

  • Scale distributed applications, make architectural trade-offs applying synchronous and asynchronous design patterns, write code, and deliver with speediness and quality.
  • Produce high-quality software that is unit tested, code reviewed and checked in regularly for continuous integration.
  • You will be a role model and professional coach for engineers with a strong bias for action and focus on craftsmanship.
  • Identify, leverage, and successfully evangelize opportunities and collaborate with cross functional teams to design and build scalable platforms/products/services/tools and to improve engineering productivity in the organisation.
  • Work with peers across teams to support and leverage a shared technical stack

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

  • BS Degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline or related practical experience.
  • 8+ years experience in software design, development, and algorithm related solutions.
  • 8+ years experience programming experience in Java and/or C++

Preferred Qualifications

  • BS 10+ years of relevant work experience, MS 9+ years of relevant work experience, or PhD 7+ years of relevant work experience.
  • Experience in designing and building infrastructure and web services at large scale & strong object oriented skills.
  • Expert knowledge of computer science, with strong competencies in data structures, algorithms, and software design.
  • Experience with object oriented design, coding, testing patterns, and programming languages (Java, C++ etc.).

Suggested Skills

  • Technical Leadership
  • Distributed Systems
  • Software Design

You will Benefit from our Culture

We strongly believe in the well-being of our employees and their families. That is why we offer generous health and wellness programs and time away for employees of all levels

Additional Information

India Disability Policy 

LinkedIn is an equal employment opportunity employer offering opportunities to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. For more information on our equal opportunity policy, please visit https://legal.linkedin.com/content/dam/legal/Policy_India_EqualOppPWD_9-12-2023.pdf

Global Data Privacy Notice and Compliance Posters for Job Candidates 

Please use this link to access documents that provide information about how LinkedIn handles the personal data of employees and job applicants, as well as the E-Verify Participation Notice and the Department of Justice Immigrant and Employee Rights Section Right to Work posters: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/candidate-portal.

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About the company

LinkedIn

Large Enterprise

LinkedIn is a globally recognized social networking platform designed specifically for professionals to connect, share, and grow their careers. Founded in 2002, it enables users to build professional profiles, network with industry peers, and discover job opportunities across various sectors. LinkedIn also offers a suite of tools for companies, including talent recruitment solutions and branding opportunities, helping organizations to engage with potential candidates and promote their corporate identity. With millions of users worldwide, LinkedIn is a vital resource for career development and professional networking.