Applications open September 2, 2025
Building with AI
As an APB, you will bring ideas to life faster than ever, leveraging AI to amplify your skills from initial strategy to final launch.
Small team, big impact
Drive massive impact by shipping meaningful features. As an APB, you'll leverage the speed and autonomy of a small, agile team to make it happen.
Shape the future
Redefine how 1B+ members find jobs, build skills, and grow their careers by building the next generation of AI-powered products at LinkedIn.
Dream. Build. Ship. Learn.
Learn about our application timeline and how to apply
How to apply
Applications open September 2, 2025, and close September 7, 2025 at 11:59pm PST. You’ll apply right here.
The application is builder-first, just like the program. You’ll share:
- A 60-second demo of a product you built that people use or have used (website, repo, portfolio, etc).
- Answer a few questions about what you built and how you built it using AI tools
- No resume. We want your work, not your job history.
Who we’re looking for
You’re an early-career builder who:
- Has shipped real products with real impact
- Leverages AI tools to solve meaningful problems
- Sweats the details: design, usability, craft
- Thrives in ambiguous, fast-paced environments
- Is coachable, curious, and ready to help shape the future of work
What kinds of problems will I work on?
As an APB, you’ll build AI-powered products that help professionals connect to opportunity. From improving job matches to uncovering untapped talent, you’ll tackle real-world problems that impact over a billion people using LinkedIn’s unique data and AI to move careers and the global economy forward.
Is this role more technical or more product-focused?
It’s both. As an APB, you’ll develop a full-stack product building mindset. You’ll think across product, design, engineering, and business. You’ll prototype, build, and ship with support from mentors in each discipline, learning to balance technical and strategic skills.
How technical do I need to be?
You don’t need to be an engineering expert, but you should be comfortable working with code, prototyping tools, and AI-assisted development workflows. The goal is to accelerate your learning and build features independently with support.
What support will I get if I’ve never worked in a formal product role?
You don’t need formal product experience. The APB Program is built to teach you from the ground up. You’ll get a structured curriculum, hands-on mentorship across product, design, engineering, and business, and a tight-knit peer community to learn and grow with.
What happens after the program ends?
The APB Program is designed to set you up for long-term success at LinkedIn and beyond. Those who demonstrate strong performance and align with our values are well-positioned to continue leading high-impact work at LinkedIn as Full Stack Builders, either with their current team or a new one.
Can I apply if I’ve already graduated or I’m already working full time?
Yes! The APB program is open to candidates who are ready to make a career pivot or take the next step in their product journey, regardless of whether you’re currently in school or employed.
Do I need a degree or formal training to apply?
Yes, you’ll need to have completed a bachelor’s degree in a technical or product-related discipline by December 2025 in order to be eligible for this cohort.
Where is the APB program located?
This role will be based in Mountain View, CA or San Francisco, CA.
Do you provide visa sponsorship for the APB program?
Yes, LinkedIn will consider visa sponsorship for the APB program.
Can I still apply to the APM program?
No. We are no longer accepting applications for APM. If you're interested in early-career product roles at LinkedIn, APB is the path forward.
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