LinkedIn Engineering

Our latest engineering blog introduces LakeChime, a service that simplifies data event handling in modern data lakes. LakeChime allows our team to efficiently process only the necessary data changes, reducing resource usage and improving processing times. Learn more! https://lnkd.in/gKWt-N_g

Over the last year, our team has learned a lot about building products with generative AI. Today, LinkedIn engineers Juan Pablo Bottaro and Karthik Ramgopal shared a behind-the-scenes look at the development process of our AI-powered Premium experience — including early wins and challenges. Check it out to learn what came easy, where the team overcame obstacles, and how these insights can help others on similar GenAI journeys!

LinkedIn CISO Geoff Belknap joined Microsoft's Ann Johnson for a great conversation about cybersecurity. Check it out below!

To protect job seekers on LinkedIn, we’re taking a multi-layered approach to discovering and halting threat actor activity. This includes utilizing AI, machine learning, review teams, and verification badges.    Learn more about our Threat Detection Team’s work in this Information Week article with quotes from Jeff B.:

Introducing our new and improved Engineering Blog! Whether you’re just starting out in engineering or a seasoned veteran, you’ll find something useful and interesting from our talented team - including deep dives into topics like data processing, AI, software infrastructure and more. Check it out!

Today, we released new data about the trends shaping the engineering workforce. One insight? Although the gender gap is improving, women still make up less than 20% of the global engineering workforce. This makes the efforts of organizations like Latinas in Tech, Women In Technology (WIT), and the Women's Engineering Society so important as they encourage more women to consider engineering careers. Check out more here: https://lnkd.in/eaME5gKs #Eweek24

Our platform strategy is key to building products at speed and scale. Check out this post from Erran Berger, our VP of Product Engineering, to learn about how we're removing roadblocks for engineers and developers so they can focus on building incredible products that help professionals around the world. #Eweek24

For Engineers Week 2024, we’ve unlocked 40+ LinkedIn Learning courses (in English and Spanish) to help you refresh or renew engineering skills! These courses will be available for the next 30 days and we hope they’ll help engineers tackle new challenges and advance their careers. #Eweek2024

In celebration of Engineers Week, please join us for a lively and insightful roundtable discussion on why diversity, inclusion, and belonging are essential for the engineering profession. You will hear from four amazing LinkedIn engineers who represent different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, Sabry Tozin, Prashanthi Padmanabhan, Christine Beaubrun, and Javier Orman. They’ll share: - How a diverse engineering landscape can spark creativity, enhance problem-solving, and improve outcomes for everyone - Unique data insights on engineering workforce trends - Personal insights on the skills and qualities that can help you excel in your career. Whether you are a veteran engineer or a newcomer, you will learn how to stand out with your unique voice and vision. Don’t miss this opportunity to get inspired by their stories and take away some practical tips for your own success. #Eweek24