Senior Architect

Akamai; United States; Hybrid; USD 169,000 - 305,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FlexBase program

Healthcare and 401K benefits

Equity awards

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Job summary

Akamai is seeking a Senior Architect to design distributed systems at scale within the Network Operations Systems Group. You will collaborate with product management, engineering and cross-functional teams to deliver high‑quality, reliable software across the Connected Cloud of 300k+ servers.

You have 12 years of experience in distributed architectures, Unix/Linux environments, and a proven ability to present architectural designs and security visions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent practical experience.
• 12+ years of experience in distributed system architecture.
• Ability to present and support architectural designs to cross-functional teams.
• Experience in Unix/Linux environment.

Responsibilities

• Describe and design solutions aligned with Akamai's strategy and roadmap.
• Present architectural designs and technical visions to internal cross-functional teams.
• Define and implement standards for systems design, development, testing and quality assurance practices.
• Design reliable, high-quality, usable software that meets the needs of our business for robust, scalable, and highly available systems.
• Conduct research on emerging trends and technologies related to network operations and automation.

Skills

Distributed systems

Architectural design

Unix/Linux

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Job description

Are you an architect who enjoys working at scale?

Are you up to the task of architecting a cutting-edge solutions?

Join the Network Operations Systems Group

Our team develops innovative solutions crucial to deploying and maintaining Akamai's global network which carries over 20% of the world's web traffic. We care about empowering Network Infrastructure, Operations and Engineering teams to work faster, reliably and more efficiently. We believe collaboration and continuous improvement lead to the best solutions.

Shape Internet Security

You will be part of a diverse team that designs, develops and maintains high-reliability systems supporting Akamai's Connected Cloud of 300k+ servers located worldwide. As a Senior Architect, you will have an opportunity to work and collaborate in an international environment with cross-functional teams, including stakeholders and other developers, to deliver high-quality software solutions with a focus on automation, scalability and reliability.

As a Senior Architect , you will:

• Working closely with product management and engineering teams to describe and design solutions aligned with Akamai's strategy and roadmap.
• Presenting and supporting architectural designs and technical visions to internal cross-functional teams
• Defining and implementing standards for systems design, development, comprehensive testing and quality assurance practices
• Designing reliable, high-quality, usable software that meets the needs of our business for robust, scalable, and highly available systems
• Conducting research on emerging trends and technologies related to network operations and automation

Do what you love

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have 12 years experience and a Bachelor's degree in computer science, or equivalent practical experience
• Have solid experience in distributed system architecture design and implementation, with a track record of delivering scalable, reliable, and secure solutions
• Present and support architectural and security designs and technical visions to internal cross-functional teams
• Have experience in software development life cycle including in the Unix/Linux environment

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. See our benefits.

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 $169,300 - $304,700/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.