Principal Software Engineer Lead - Remote

Principal Software Engineer Lead - Remote

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Job Description

Does building and leading a large-scale publicly managed Kubernetes cloud excite you?

Are you passionate about delivering platforms that enable everything-as-a-service for developers?

Join our Compute Team!

Our Cloud Technology Group's Compute division, formerly Linode, 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, operating at an unmatched scale.

Shape the future of our managed Kubernetes products

Leverage your Kubernetes expertise to enhance Linode's Kubernetes Engine (LKE) product, focusing on scalability, performance, security, and capabilities, ensuring a seamless experience for developers.

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

• Collaborating on the roadmap for enterprise features of our managed Kubernetes platform.
• Creating and integrating cloud-native technologies and architectural approaches.
• Analyzing industry differentiators, applying design thinking, and developing solutions from initial idea to release.
• Enabling easy deployment and operation of Kubernetes clusters for customers.
• Collaborating in an Agile environment to sustain a product portfolio.
• Fostering an environment that encourages innovative solutions, rapid development, and open communication.

To be successful in this role, you will :

• Have relevant experience and education in Computer Science or a related field.
• Have extensive experience building scalable Kubernetes Platform Clusters with Cloud Native technologies.
• Possess advanced knowledge of Kubernetes concepts such as Operator creation, Cluster API, and CNI.
• Be experienced with Container Runtimes (e.g., Docker, containers).
• Demonstrate significant experience with Linux, Go, Python.
• Be familiar with Agile practices and software development life cycles.
• Have experience managing a small team (2-3 engineers), including breaking down work, resolving blockers, and owning feature delivery.

Work in a way that works for you

FlexBase, Akamai's Global Flexible Working Program, offers flexibility to work from home, the office, or both, based on your preferences. We encourage discussing your working options with your recruiter.

Learn what makes Akamai a great place to work and connect with us on social media to see life at Akamai.

We power and protect life online by solving tough challenges together. We celebrate diversity and believe in making a meaningful difference through global perspectives and customer-centric approaches.

Working for you

At Akamai, we provide opportunities to grow and benefits that support your health, finances, family, work, and personal pursuits. Our benefits are tailored to meet your individual needs now and in the future.

About Us

Akamai powers and protects life online. Leading companies worldwide rely on us to build, deliver, and secure digital experiences, helping billions of people daily. Our global compute platform from cloud to edge makes it easy to develop and run applications while keeping experiences close to users and threats away.

Join us to make a real difference in a company with global reach and exciting services and clients.

• Seniority level : Mid-Senior level
• Employment type : Full-time
• Job function : Engineering and IT
• Industries : Software Development

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