Senior Software Engineer - Enterprise Platform
LinkedIn · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (On-site)
- Company
- Location
- Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (On-site)
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 7+ years
- Listed on FindJobsIndia
- 2026-09-29
Candidates seeking opportunities in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India can apply for this opening at LinkedIn. A background featuring 7+ years of relevant experience is expected for this vacancy.
Responsibilities
Core responsibilities for this opening span the following daily focus areas:
- Guide junior team members through architectural reviews, peer code walkthroughs, and ongoing technical mentorship to foster high engineering standards
- Work alongside multidisciplinary groups and internal tech units to architect, deliver, and maintain robust services and developer tools
- Coordinate with technical peers across departments to formulate shared utilities, define conventions, and strengthen the overall codebase
Requirements
- Experience: 7+ years
- Skills: Java, Backend Development, Data Structures, Algorithms, C++
ABOUT THE COMPANY
By its own description, LinkedIn is "the world's largest professional network".
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
- Experience: 7+ years
- Technical Skills:
- Java
- Backend Development
- Data Structures
- Algorithms
- C++
For more on what to expect, see [Browse Jobs](/jobs).
You can also check [Other Jobs in Bengaluru](/jobs?l=Bengaluru) to see what else is open nearby.
INTERVIEW PREPARATION
Use the core topics below to anchor your preparation rather than treating them as a rigid checklist:
- Java — “Interviewers will want to hear how you'd structure a small class hierarchy and defend the tradeoffs out loud.”
- Backend Development — “Be ready to discuss a change you had to make backwards-compatible while it was under real traffic.”
- Data Structures — “Describe the exact steps you took during your last crunch time when Data Structures became the main bottleneck for shipping on schedule.”
For candidates offering 7+ years of relevant experience, responses resonate most when grounded in specific scenarios — cite concrete figures, measurable results, and clear before-and-after states.
Lead with the problem as you found it, then the decision you made, then the outcome and how long it took. Naming your own part precisely matters more than the size of the result.
Prospective candidates seeking firsthand accounts of the hiring journey can explore candidate experiences shared on these independent sites:
- [Engineer Interview Questions](https://www.betterteam.com/engineer-interview-questions) — via Betterteam
- [Senior Software Engineer Interview Questions with Answer Examples](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2W2C0fZtpM) — via YouTube
SALARY & BENEFITS
No exact figure is published here — PayScale reports an average of ₹5.1L - ₹14.9L per year for the general 'Software Engineer' role. (PayScale figure checked in September 2026.) The average is drawn countrywide and across employers; neither LinkedIn nor this location is singled out in it.
Apply on LinkedIn's official careers page
Frequently asked questions
Is this position at LinkedIn in-office or remote?
It's an on-site position, located in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
What's the pay range for this opening at LinkedIn?
No number is published — for context, PayScale reports ₹5.1L - ₹14.9L per year for the general 'Software Engineer' role as the average for this kind of role in India.
What experience level is LinkedIn looking for in this hire?
What's expected: 7+ years of relevant experience, plus Java, backend development, data structures and algorithms on your resume.
How do I apply for this role at LinkedIn?
LinkedIn handles applications entirely on its own site; Apply Now above is how you get there.