Job DescriptionAre you passionate about shaping cloud compliance architecture and technical control strategy?Do you want to turn intricate data, algorithms, and mathematical models into high-impact production software?Join our teamIn this role, you will contribute directly to infrastructure control-plane capabilities. You will analyze operational data, evaluate solution tradeoffs, and develop production-grade software to optimize shared compute and delivery platforms.
As an Architect, you will be responsible for:
- Translating product, platform, and operational requirements into well-defined quantitative models and technical problems
- Designing algorithms and decision logic for capacity allocation, resource scheduling, and infrastructure placement
- Developing and extending production-grade Python components and data pipelines supporting decision systems
- Analyzing operational datasets with Python and SQL to evaluate platform behavior and validate solutions
- Providing strategic guidance and technical advisory to engineering leaders, system architects, and senior executives
- Collaborating with software engineers and domain experts to turn architectural ideas into production capabilities
Do what you loveTo be successful in this role you will:
- Have 8+ years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, or a related quantitative field
- Have experience developing, debugging, and extending production-grade software using Python and working with SQL datasets
- Demonstrate solid quantitative and algorithmic problem-solving skills to independently drive solutions for ambiguous technical challenges
- Possess familiarity with standard software development practices, including version control, automated testing, code review, and system debugging
- Be knowledgeable about mathematical optimization, simulation modeling, infrastructure control planes, or container management systems
CompensationAkamai is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. For US based candidates only - the base salary for this position ranges from $146,400 - $263,600/year; a candidate's salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location. Compensation for candidates outside the US will vary. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of annual bonus or incentives, equity awards and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Akamai provides industry-leading benefits including healthcare, 401K savings plan, company holidays, vacation (in the form of PTO), sick time, family friendly benefits including parental leave and an employee assistance program including a focus on mental and financial wellness; Eligibility requirements apply.
