SDET II: Linux Kernel & Cloud Platform Automation

Akamai; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Akamai is looking for a Software Development Engineer in Test II to lead test strategies for the custom Linux kernel and OS imaging pipeline. You will design scalable automated test frameworks, validate hardware compatibility and performance, and help port Akamai modifications to newer kernel versions.

Responsibilities include building test suites, debugging complex low-level issues, and enhancing CI and testing infrastructure with a team of senior engineers to ensure robust validation for a

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Experience scripting (Python/Shell/Perl) and software validation.
• Knowledge of Linux kernel internals and hardware drivers is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and scale automated test frameworks for Linux kernel and OS imaging.
• Develop test suites validating hardware designs and port Akamai mods to new kernels.
• Debug and troubleshoot low-level system issues across testing environments.
• Improve build and test automation to support CI/CD processes.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to raise testing quality standards.

Skills

Scripting (Python/Shell/Perl)

Linux kernel internals

CI frameworks

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Linux debugging tools

Performance benchmarking

CI tools

Job description

Akamai is looking for a Software Development Engineer in Test II to lead test strategies for the custom Linux kernel and OS imaging pipeline. You will design scalable automated test frameworks, validate hardware compatibility and performance, and help port Akamai modifications to newer kernel versions.

Responsibilities include building test suites, debugging complex low-level issues, and enhancing CI and testing infrastructure with a team of senior engineers to ensure robust validation for a