Senior Software Engineer - Information Security
LinkedIn · Posted Oct 13
Professional networking, job search, recruiting, online learning, and B2B marketing services
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About the role
LinkedIn's Information Security organization is dedicated to protecting and securing business-critical member data and company assets, with the product and platform security team responsible for securing all of LinkedIn's services, whether on-prem or in the cloud. The team works on secure software development, CI/CD pipeline security, and AI-native security systems. As a Senior Software Engineer, this role owns and evolves the secure software development lifecycle, builds developer guardrails, automates scanning, testing, and compliance checks across the pipeline, and champions AI-assisted security workflows to eliminate vulnerability classes from OWASP Top 10 risks to prompt injection in agentic applications.
What you will do
- As a Senior Software Engineer, you will oversee the creation of features and systems designed to enhance platform integrity and user confidence.
- In this capacity, you are accountable for the secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC) and the security of CI/CD pipelines for both member-facing and internal products.
- You will own and evolve the secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC) by integrating leading security practices into every phase, from planning and architecture reviews to continuous testing and maintenance.
- In this capacity, you will oversee developer guardrails—including secure coding criteria, architectural designs, and code reviews—while driving the adoption of paved paths within the CI/CD pipeline.
- By automating scanning, testing, and compliance checks at every stage, you will ensure software supply chain security and code integrity from development through production, reducing systemic risk and driving high-value security outcomes.
- Act as a force multiplier by championing AI-assisted security workflows and utilizing AI-native systems that offer deep architectural reasoning.
- By integrating these advanced guardrails, you will eliminate classes of vulnerabilities ranging from traditional risks like the OWASP Top 10 to emerging, sophisticated threats like prompt injections targeting agentic applications.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- BA/BS Degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline, or related practical experience.
- 4+ years experience programming experience in Python or Go.
Preferred qualifications
- 6+ years of relevant work experience.
- 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++).
- Proven coding skills in a high level language with interest and ability to learn other coding languages as needed.
- Experience building web applications and services with IDEs and general development practices.
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About LinkedIn
LinkedIn is the world's largest professional network, connecting over a billion users globally to create economic opportunity. Owned by Microsoft, the platform provides tools for job searching, professional networking, B2B marketing, sales intelligence, and online learning. Through its data graph, it bridges the gap between global talent and enterprise organizations.
- Industry
- Professional Network
- Company size
- 10001+ employees
- Founded
- 2003-05-05
- Location
- Sunnyvale, California, USA
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Funding
Public Company · $103.5M raised
- 2003-11-01Seed$4.7M
- 2004-08-01Series A$10M
- 2007-01-15Series B$53M
- 2008-06-01Series C$22.7M
- 2014-05-15Post Ipo Debt$500M
Leadership
Chief Executive Officer
EVP of LinkedIn and Microsoft Office
President of Platforms and Digital Work
Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Senior Vice President & Chief Business Officer
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