Akamai Technologies

Senior Software Engineer

Akamai Technologies • $121K — $218K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5 years of relevant experience in software engineering
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • Deep knowledge of distributed systems and network protocols including TCP/IP, SSH, SSL, and HTTP
  • Proficient in Java/TypeScript, Go, C, and C++ languages
  • Experience in Python, Perl, or Shell scripting language
  • Strong understanding of multithreading and concurrency mechanisms
  • Meticulous attention to detail with excellent debugging skills

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement scalable, high-availability solutions in C, C++, Go, or Java
  • Build and improve data streaming services on the Akamai Platform
  • Develop concurrent systems focusing on CPU and memory optimization
  • Create full-stack software ensuring seamless data delivery from UI to backend
  • Lead projects enhancing system security, scalability, and performance
  • Collaborate with engineering support teams to resolve distributed system issues
  • Mentor junior engineers and conduct code reviews to promote best practices

Benefits

  • Healthcare coverage and wellness programs
  • 401K savings plan
  • Generous PTO policy including vacation and sick time
  • Family-friendly benefits such as parental leave
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Employee assistance program focusing on mental and financial wellness
Full Job Description
Job Description

Are you passionate about cutting edge technology?

Do you enjoy solving large scale distributed systems problems?

Join our highly skilled Data Engineering Team!

The Data Engineering team is part of Cloud Technology Group, which delivers cutting-edge cloud and edge networking solutions to the market. We design, implement, deploy and operate big data streaming platforms with a primary mission to enable product teams to develop high-performing operationally safe and secure products in an agile manner.

Make a difference in a critical area of our business

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will join a team of platform infrastructure software engineers. Your team will enhance platform core services and will design and optimize how we work with data both in FedRAMP Moderate (FRM) and FedRAMP High (FRH) environments. You will lead in enabling efficient data collection, processing, telemetry, delivery and visualization across our business.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be responsible for:
  • Contributing to the design and implementation of highly available, scalable, and performant solutions in C, C++, Go, or Java
  • Building, integrating, supporting and improving data streaming services on Akamai Platform
  • Developing highly concurrent systems while optimizing CPU, memory, and I/O usage for low-latency and high-throughput solutions
  • Designing full-stack software from front-end UI/APIs to backend infrastructure to ensure seamless data delivery
  • Working on projects that focus on system security, scalability, and performance
  • Working with our multi-tier engineering support teams to troubleshoot complex distributed problems of our network
  • Providing technical guidance and code reviews for junior engineers, fostering best practices and knowledge sharing

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 another related field
  • Have 5 years of experience with distributed systems, Linux networking, TCP/IP, SSH, SSL, and HTTP protocols
  • Have solid proficiency in one or more of the following languages: Java/TypeScript, Go, C and C++
  • Have experience in at least one scripting language: Python, Perl, or Shell
  • Possess solid understanding of multithreading, concurrency primitives, and synchronization mechanisms
  • Be passionate about solving large-scale distributed systems problems, pay meticulous attention to detail, and have excellent debugging/troubleshooting skills

Compensation

Akamai is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. For US based candidates only - the base salary for this position ranges from $121,400 - $218,600/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.

About Akamai Technologies

Akamai Technologies, Inc. is a global content delivery network (CDN), cybersecurity, and cloud service company. The company provides web and mobile performance solutions, cloud security solutions, enterprise access solutions, and video delivery solutions. Akamai was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The company serves a wide range of industries, including media and entertainment, gaming, software, financial services, healthcare, and others. Akamai is publicly traded on the NASDAQ stock exchange under the ticker symbol AKAM.
Learn more about Akamai Technologies
Size
8,700 employees
Market Cap
$13 billion
Industry
Net Income
$557 million
Founded
1998
5 Year Trend
+8.1%
Revenue
$3.1 billion
NASDAQ

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