Role Overview
LinkedIn is hiring a Senior Software Engineering Manager, Reliability. This is a full-time hybrid role, based in Mountain View. Part of LinkedIn's Devops hiring, posted today. applications are still in the early window, before most candidates have applied. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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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 based in Mountain View, CA.
As a Senior Software Engineering Manager of the Infrastructure Reliability team at LinkedIn, you will play a crucial role leading the development of horizontal reliability platforms and solutions to improve reliability of Infra services at LinkedIn. You will be responsible for driving improvements in key Reliability metrics like TTD, TTM, and TTR.
In this role, you will lead a team that designs and implements solutions that enable LinkedIn to scale its LinkedIn’s infrastructure to meet the demands of a rapidly growing user base. You will also need to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and be comfortable operating in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Responsibilities:
- You will directly contribute to LinkedIn’s Site Reliability strategy
- You will build and improve tools & software which enhances reliability of critical platforms of LinkedIn’s infrastructure.
- You will help up-level and coach a team of talented developers.
- Serve as the face of a team responsible for the overall health, performance of a significant part of our business
- Gain and disseminate deep knowledge of our complex applications
- Contribute to the development and growth of talented operations engineers ranging from junior to senior levels of experience
- Play a leading role in the planning and execution of ongoing efforts to rapidly grow and improve our site
- Develop tight relationships with multiple software development partners, ensuring that product needs are met from an Infra operations perspective
- Pitch in with hands on help and code as needed to keep things running smoothly
Basic Qualifications:
- BA/BS Degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
- 5+ years of experience in software engineering/technical management and people management.
- 4+ years of industry experience in system infrastructure
Preferred Qualifications:
- 10+ years of experience managing engineering teams
- 5+ years of experience building large-scale compute infrastructure or other relevant infrastructure
- 2+ years of experience managing managers
- Experience in leading technical teams and coaching engineers
- Demonstrated understanding of operating system fundamentals, container technologies, and systems knowledge
Suggested Skills:
- Distributed Systems
- People Management
- Technical Leadership
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.
LinkedIn is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.
The pay range for this role is $185,000 to $304,000. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor.
The total compensation package for this position may also include annual performance bonus, stock, benefits and/or other applicable incentive compensation plans. For more information, visit https://careers.linkedin.com/benefits.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We seek candidates with a wide range of perspectives and backgrounds and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. LinkedIn considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class.
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- Having a sign language interpreter present for the interview
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Is the Senior Software Engineering Manager, Reliability role at LinkedIn remote or in-office?
This is a hybrid role based in Mountain View. Expect a mix of in-office and remote days, with the specific cadence set by the hiring manager.
What does a Senior Software Engineering Manager, Reliability at LinkedIn earn?
LinkedIn has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Senior Software Engineering Manager, Reliability role at LinkedIn posted?
This role was posted on July 23, 2026 (today). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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