Senior Software Engineer

Do you want to help design and implement the next generation of cloud computing?

Do you want to create new networking products that enable customers to use the Akamai Connected Cloud?

Join our Cloud Networking Products team!

Akamai's Connected Cloud (ACC), consists of collaborative, inclusive, and creative teams. We develop applications and services to empower our customers. Our mission is to accelerate innovation by making cloud computing simple, scalable, affordable, and accessible to all. We design, develop, test, and maintain products that run on our IaaS platform.

Shape the future of the Akamai Connected Cloud

This role provides an opportunity to significantly impact Akamai's growing cloud offerings, requiring a combination of system design, programming, debugging skills, an obsession with code quality, and independence. You will help design and build Akamai's next-generation Cloud Load Balancer. You must have a passion for leading projects, and getting things done quickly and right.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be responsible for:

Contributing to the development of the Cloud Load Balancer and other cloud-networking technologies.
Developing cloud-networking technologies and architectures.
Developing best practices, knowledge sharing, and mentoring.
Designing, implementing, reviewing, documenting, testing, and deploying high-quality code in close collaboration with multiple teams.
Working closely with local and remote peers and collaborating with global teams on various technical topics.

Do what you love

To be successful in this role you will:

Have 5+ years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
Know networking fundamentals (IPv4/6, TCP/UDP, TLS).
Experience with Linux-based operating systems.
Experience in building and leading scalable software solutions.
Experience with C/C++ and Python programming languages, but also willing to code in other languages as needed.

Build your career at Akamai

Our ability to shape digital life today relies on developing exceptional people like you. The kind that can turn impossible into possible. We’re doing everything we can to make Akamai a great place to work. A place where you can learn, grow and have a meaningful impact.

With our company moving so fast, it’s important that you’re able to build new skills, explore new roles, and try out different opportunities. There are so many different ways to build your career at Akamai, and we want to support you as much as possible. We have all kinds of development opportunities available, from programs such as GROW and Mentoring, to internal events like the APEX Expo and tools such as Linkedin Learning, all to help you expand your knowledge and experience here.

Learn more

Not sure if this job is the right match for you or want to learn more about the job before you apply? Schedule a 15-minute exploratory call with the Recruiter and they would be happy to share more details.