Senior Hardware Engineer – Hybrid Server Platform Architect

Akamai Technologies; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 220,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

Akamai Technologies in Kraków seeks a Senior Hardware Engineer to design, qualify, and test Akamai's server platforms across a growing global network.

You will lead architecture reviews, manage multi-vendor engagements, and drive validation strategies while collaborating with product teams. Hybrid work with 3 on-site days weekly in Cracow, and extensive lab-based testing across Linux environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience across the full hardware development lifecycle including pre-production to mass production.
• Expertise with server hardware components and their protocols (CompTIA Server+ level).
• Experience operating lab equipment like oscilloscopes and thermal chambers; perform diagnostics.
• Develop test frameworks and embedded software; 3+ years Python; hardware-software integration.
• Proficiency with Linux OS and reliability engineering basics.
• Ability to present and engage with stakeholders; shape technical strategy.
• Hybrid work availability: 3 days on-site per week in Cracow.

Responsibilities

• Define and review architecture for next-generation platforms.
• Lead design reviews across electrical, mechanical, and firmware domains.
• Negotiate requirements and trade-offs with product and business teams.
• Anticipate system-level challenges (thermal, signal integrity, compliance) and propose solutions.
• Oversee multi-vendor engagements and align with roadmaps.
• Manage hardware failure escalations and coordinate with OEM/ODM suppliers.
• Drive post-deployment analysis and feed insights back to design.

Skills

Server hardware

Linux

Python

Diagnostics

Technical strategy

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Thermal chambers

Networking devices

Job description

Akamai Technologies in Kraków seeks a Senior Hardware Engineer to design, qualify, and test Akamai's server platforms across a growing global network.

You will lead architecture reviews, manage multi-vendor engagements, and drive validation strategies while collaborating with product teams. Hybrid work with 3 on-site days weekly in Cracow, and extensive lab-based testing across Linux environments.