Professional network · Sunnyvale, California · Founded 2002
Get a LinkedIn referral
Ask a verified LinkedIn employee to refer you for a specific role. Share the job ID and your resume, and they review it and submit the referral through LinkedIn's internal process.
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About LinkedIn
LinkedIn is the world's largest professional network, with products for hiring, learning, sales and marketing. It is part of Microsoft, and Bengaluru is its largest engineering centre outside the US.
- Founded
- 2002
- Headquarters
- Sunnyvale, California
- Employees
- ~18,000
- Careers
- careers.linkedin.com ↗
LinkedIn interview process
3 stages · Reapply after 6 months if not selected. Rounds vary by role and level.
- 1
Recruiter call
Background and team preferences.
- 2
Technical phone screen
Coding.
- 3
Onsite loop
Coding, system design, and a hiring manager and behavioral interview.
What LinkedIn tests
- Topics
- Graph Algorithms & N-Degree Connections · Apache Kafka Architecture & Stream Processing · Feed Generation & Fan-out Systems · Distributed Cache & Secondary Indexing · Relationships Matter Cultural Values
- Tech stack
- Java · Scala · Kafka · Rest.li · Ember.js · React · Couchbase
- Levels
- Software Engineer (Entry), Software Engineer (Intermediate), Senior Software Engineer, Staff Software Engineer
How to get referred at LinkedIn
Step 1
Find the exact role
Open the job on careers.linkedin.com and copy the job link and job ID. Referrers can only submit you for a specific opening.
Step 2
Pick the right referrer
Choose a verified LinkedIn employee. Someone in the same team or function can speak to your fit more credibly.
Step 3
Send a focused request
Attach a resume tailored to the role and a three- or four-line note on why you fit. Lead with experience that matches what LinkedIn tests, such as Graph Algorithms & N-Degree Connections and Apache Kafka Architecture & Stream Processing.
Step 4
Get referred and track it
Once they accept and you pay, they submit you through LinkedIn's internal referral portal and upload proof. Your payment is held until that proof is in.
LinkedIn tip: LinkedIn is part of Microsoft but hires on its own careers site. Use the LinkedIn job ID, not a Microsoft one.
Questions about LinkedIn referrals
How do I get a referral at LinkedIn?
Find the exact role on LinkedIn's careers site and copy the job ID, choose a verified LinkedIn referrer on this page, then send your tailored resume with a short note on why you fit. The referrer submits you through LinkedIn's internal referral portal and uploads proof.
What is the LinkedIn interview process?
It usually has 3 stages: recruiter call, technical phone screen and onsite loop. The exact rounds vary by role and level.
How much does a LinkedIn referral cost?
Each referrer sets their own fee, and you pay only after the referrer accepts your request.
Does a LinkedIn referral guarantee an interview?
No. A LinkedIn referral puts your profile in front of the recruiter through the internal process, but LinkedIn decides on interviews, offers and hiring.
How long should I wait to reapply to LinkedIn after a rejection?
Candidates are usually asked to wait about 6 months after a final-round rejection before interviewing for a similar role again.
Where is LinkedIn headquartered?
LinkedIn is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California and was founded in 2002.
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