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# Distinguished Engineer at LinkedIn

Department: EngineeringSeniority in posting: director

Compensation

$253,000 – $416,000/yr

**Setup**
: Hybrid

**Location**
: Mountain View, California

**Type**
: Full-time

**Level**
: staff+

**Posted**
: Sep 9, 2026

## Description

LinkedIn is hiring a Distinguished Engineer to shape the technical strategy and architecture of its Core Infrastructure platform, which provides shared system services in a large-scale private, on-premise distributed environment. The role focuses on block, blob, and file storage, with contributions to streaming and messaging, fleet management, and control-plane systems. Responsibilities include leading cross-functional initiatives, defining technical strategy, improving engineering craftsmanship, mentoring engineers, and balancing scalability, reliability, cost, and operational impact. The position is hybrid and based in Mountain View, California, or Bellevue, Washington, with a base salary of $253,000 to $416,000 plus potential bonus, stock, and benefits.

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