Senior II SDET — Linux Kernel Performance & CI Lead

Akamai Technologies; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 146,400 - 263,600; Full time

Job summary

Akamai Technologies in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Senior II SDET to lead the test strategy for our Linux kernel-driven Cloud Platform Infrastructure, design scalable testing infrastructure, and validate features to maximize performance of a global AI and Compute platform.

You will design automated test frameworks to validate new kernel enhancements, troubleshoot low-level issues, and mentor junior engineers while driving robust CI/CD processes across testing environments.

Qualifications

• 8 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Experience validating C software with a focus on Linux kernel infrastructure and scripting (Python/Shell/Perl).
• Deep understanding of Linux kernel internals (KVM, virtio drivers, cgroups, memory management, filesystems, TCP/IP).
• Experience with Linux kernel debugging tools, performance benchmarking, and CI frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and scale advanced automated test frameworks for the Linux kernel.
• Develop test suites to validate enhancements and port modifications to newer kernel versions.
• Debug, isolate, and troubleshoot complex, low-level system issues in testing environments.
• Architect and enhance build and test automation to achieve robust continuous integration and testing.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Linux kernel

C programming

Python

Shell scripting

Perl scripting

CI/CD

Test automation

Debugging

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CI/CD frameworks

KVM

Linux debugging tools

VM infrastructure

Job description

Akamai Technologies in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Senior II SDET to lead the test strategy for our Linux kernel-driven Cloud Platform Infrastructure, design scalable testing infrastructure, and validate features to maximize performance of a global AI and Compute platform.

You will design automated test frameworks to validate new kernel enhancements, troubleshoot low-level issues, and mentor junior engineers while driving robust CI/CD processes across testing environments.