Software Engineering Manager, Core Storage

Quick Facts

Software Engineering Manager focused on core storage (blob storage platform) in a hybrid work setup.

Description

Drive the development of LinkedIn’s next-generation, public-cloud-grade blob storage platform. Lead a blob storage team to establish scalable, durable, secure, and cost-effective storage supporting online services, offline data, and AI operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and manage a core team of engineers building infrastructure
• Collaborate with senior management to define a long-term technology roadmap
• Engage deeply in technical discussions to challenge assumptions and guide direction
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with engineering and business leadership stakeholders
• Set clear expectations, evaluate performance, uphold accountability, and stretch team capabilities
• Drive operational excellence by defining performance goals, metrics, and tooling to detect issues in real time
• Create an inclusive environment fostering autonomy, transparency, innovation, and learning
• Provide technical leadership to initiate, plan, and execute critical large-scale cross-functional programs

Requirements

• BS/BA in Computer Science or related technical field, or equivalent related experience
• 1+ years of management experience, or 1+ years staff-level engineering experience with management training
• 5+ years industry experience in software design, development, and algorithm-related solutions
• 3+ years experience in large-scale system design and software development
• Experience programming in object-oriented and/or functional languages (e.g., Rust, Python, C++, Scala)

Benefits

• Generous health and wellness programs
• Time away for employees
• Fair and equitable compensation practices; pay range: $175,000–$287,000 (depends on factors such as skill set, experience, certifications, and work location)
• Total compensation may include annual performance bonus, stock, benefits, and/or other incentives