Akamai Technologies

Software Engineer II

Akamai Technologies$95K — $171K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2 years of relevant experience in software engineering
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent
  • Familiarity with Go and Python programming languages
  • Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and CNCF projects
  • Solid understanding of Linux, Bash, and networking fundamentals

Responsibilities

  • Build and deploy secure, scalable, and reliable solutions using open source components
  • Develop internal cloud infrastructure components such as Service Mesh and Kubernetes
  • Create highly available APIs using Golang
  • Collaborate closely with SRE and SQA teams for system reliability
  • Engage in the software development life cycle from requirements to deployment

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage
  • 401K savings plan
  • Generous vacation and paid time off (PTO) policy
  • Parental leave and family-friendly benefits
  • Employee assistance program focused on mental and financial wellness
Full Job Description
Job Description

Are you interested in building a scalable platform?

Are you a software engineer that is passionate about team development?

Join our Compute division's Platform Engineering Team!

As a Software Engineer II, you will develop platform services on top of our compute infrastructure. This includes building and deploying systems and software which will allow Linode operations to scale.

As a Software Engineer II, you will be responsible for:
  • Building and deploying secure, scalable, elastic, manageable and reliable solutions using open source components and the Go programming language
  • Building internal cloud infrastructure components like Service Mesh, Kubernetes, Messaging, Distributed database, Envoy and cloud native components
  • Building and deploy highly available APIs using Golang
  • Working closely with SRE and SQA teams to ensure systems are manageable and reliable
  • Participating in the SDLC from requirements through deployment

Do what you love

To be successful in this role you will:
  • Have 2 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or its equivalent
  • Demonstrate familiarity with Go/Python
  • Demonstrate familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes and other CNCF projects
  • Possess solid Linux, Bash, and network fundamentals (HTTP, TLS, TCP/IP, DNS, etc.)

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.

Compensation

Akamai is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. For US based candidates only - the base salary for this position ranges from $95,000 - $171,000/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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