Hardware Engineer II - Cambridge MA

Akamai Technologies, Inc.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

FlexBase program

Cambridge office

ESPP

PTO

Job summary

Akamai Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Hardware Engineer II in Cambridge, MA to design, test and bring up next‑generation server platforms for Akamai's Cloud compute. The role focuses on validating hardware components, debugging issues, and developing scripts for automated tests.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of hardware experience, strong knowledge of computer architecture, Linux, and embedded systems, with hands-on tool usage. On-site work in Cambridge is required five days a week.

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant hardware engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of computer architecture and server hardware components.
• Experience with Linux environments and scripting (Bash or Python).
• Hands-on experience with embedded systems and debugging with lab tools.
• Knowledge of Ethernet, TCP/IP, PCIe, NVMe, DDR and GPU architectures.

Responsibilities

• Test and validate next-generation server hardware platforms and components for performance and reliability.
• Document results, report defects, and suggest improvements.
• Diagnose hardware issues in engineering and manufacturing environments with internal/external teams.
• Develop and maintain test scripts to validate hardware features.

Skills

Computer architecture understanding

Linux environments

Scripting (Bash/Python)

Embedded systems debugging

Problem solving & communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or related field

Job description

Job Description

Are you ready to define the next generation of cloud server architecture?

Do you enjoy hands-on hardware bring-up?

Join our Server Team!

Our Hardware Engineering team designs, qualifies, and scales the server platforms that power Akamai Cloud. We partner closely with OEM/ODM manufacturers to deliver reliable, efficient, and secure platforms from concept through global deployment.

Partner with the best

You'll be responsible for creating, designing and realizing the next-generation servers for Akamai's CDN and Cloud Compute platforms. In this role, you'll test and validate hardware server components and systems to ensure they meet our performance and quality standards.

As a Hardware Engineer II, you will be responsible for:

• Testing next-generation server hardware platforms and components for performance, power and reliability.
• Documenting and reporting results, identifying defects and recommending improvements.
• Diagnosing and resolving hardware issues in both engineering and manufacturing environments in collaboration with internal and external teams.
• Developing, maintaining, and enhancing test scripts to validate existing and upcoming hardware features.
• Keeping up to date with new computing, networking, storage and hardware acceleration technology standards.

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 Engineering or a related field
• Demonstrate an understanding of computer architecture, server hardware components, firmware and operating systems.
• Have experience with Linux environments and scripting, ideally with Bash or Python
• Have hands-on experience with embedded systems and debugging with lab tools
• Have experience with standards, protocols and related technologies such as: Ethernet, TCP/IP, PCIe, NVMe, DDR and GPU architectures
• Have problem solving, documentation, and communication skills.

This role will require your presence in our Cambridge office 5 days a week. Applicants should be aware that this office attendance will be required.

About Us

At Akamai, we make life better for billions of people, trillions of times a day.

Whether you're streaming live events, scrolling social media, watching your favorite series, or managing your savings, we're the engine behind the scenes. We provide the world's most distributed platform from Cloud to Edge to help the giants of the digital world work faster and stay more secure, making the internet a better experience for everyone.

Our Focus Is Simple

Cloud and Edge: Running apps closer to users for instant performance.

Security: Neutralizing threats before they ever reach your data.

Content Delivery: Scaling the world's biggest moments without a glitch.

AI: Enabling our customers to build, secure, and scale AI apps on the world's most distributed cloud platform.

At Akamai, we don't just support the internet; we power and protect it, because behind every great digital experience is a massive hidden challenge. And we're the ones who solve it. When millions of people hit play or pay, Akamai ensures it just works.

Benefits at Akamai

We support your health, well-being, finances, and life beyond work.

FlexBase adapts to your job's needs

Akamai's FlexBase program is yet another way we show our commitment to providing employees with an exceptional workplace experience. It's not about telling employees where to work; it's about supporting employees to do their best work.

We trust our incredible employees to work in ways that suit them best: at home, in an office, or a combination of both.

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.