Senior II SDET — Linux Kernel & CI for AI Compute Platform

Akamai Technologies, Inc.; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 146,000 - 264,000; Full time

Job summary

Akamai Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Senior II SDET/Software Development Engineer in Test to lead test strategy for Akamai's custom Linux kernel within the Cloud Platform Infrastructure Group.

The role focuses on scalable automated testing infrastructure to validate performance, reliability, and security for a global AI and Compute platform. The candidate will design test suites, port modifications to newer kernel/VM infra, and mentor junior engineers while ensuring robust CI and testing

Qualifications

• 8 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree or its equivalent.
• Experience in software validation/development in C with a solid focus on Linux kernel infrastructure and scripting (Python/Shell/Perl).
• Deep understanding of Linux kernel internals (KVM, virtio drivers, cgroups, memory management, file systems, block IO, ethernet drivers, TCP/IP).
• Extensive experience with Linux kernel debugging tools, performance benchmarking, and continuous testing/CI frameworks.
• Motivated self-starter and established technical leader who thrives on collaboration to solve infrastructure challenges.

Responsibilities

• Designing, building, and scaling automated test frameworks to validate performance, reliability, and security of the Akamai Linux kernel for AI and Compute platforms.
• Developing test suites to validate new custom enhancements and port modifications to newer Linux kernel and VM infrastructure versions.
• Debugging, isolating, and troubleshooting complex low-level system issues in testing and simulated production environments.
• Architecting and enhancing build and test automation infrastructure to enable robust CI and testing.
• Providing technical leadership, setting quality standards, and mentoring junior team members.

Skills

C

Python/Shell/Perl scripting

Linux kernel internals

CI frameworks

Performance benchmarking

Debugging tools

Leadership/mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Automation frameworks

Testing frameworks

Job description

Akamai Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Senior II SDET/Software Development Engineer in Test to lead test strategy for Akamai's custom Linux kernel within the Cloud Platform Infrastructure Group.

The role focuses on scalable automated testing infrastructure to validate performance, reliability, and security for a global AI and Compute platform. The candidate will design test suites, port modifications to newer kernel/VM infra, and mentor junior engineers while ensuring robust CI and testing