Senior II Software Development Engineer in Test

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

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Akamai Technologies is seeking a Senior II Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to lead test strategy for our Linux kernel components and AI/Compute platform. Based in Cambridge, MA, you will design scalable automated test frameworks and guide performance, reliability, and security validation across complex environments.

You'll mentor teammates, drive CI integration, and develop test suites for new kernel enhancements while porting Akamai modifications to newer kernel versions.

Qualifications

• 8 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Experience in software validation/development in C for Linux kernel infrastructure; scripting (Python/Shell/Perl).
• Deep understanding of Linux kernel internals (KVM, virtio drivers, cgroups, memory management, filesystems, block IO, ethernet drivers, TCP/IP).
• Extensive experience with Linux kernel debugging tools, performance benchmarking, and CI frameworks.
• Self‑starter and established technical leader who thrives on collaboration to solve complex infrastructure challenges.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and scale automated test frameworks for Linux kernel performance, reliability, and security.
• Develop test suites for new custom enhancements and port Akamai modifications to newer kernels.
• Debug and troubleshoot complex low‑level system issues across testing and simulated prod environments.
• Architect and enhance build and test automation to enable robust CI/CD.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

C programming

Linux kernel

Scripting (Python/Shell/Perl)

CI frameworks

Linux performance tooling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CI pipelines

GDB/perf tools

Job description

Senior II Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Are you passionate about system performance, reliability, and security? Does the opportunity to improve the platform running Akamai's AI and Compute platform excite you? Join our Cloud Platform Infrastructure Group - Linux Infrastructure team.

Our team is part of the Cloud Platform Infrastructure Group and works on complex and exciting systems that are available 24/7. As a Senior II SDET, you will lead the test strategy for Akamai's custom Linux kernel, design scalable continuous testing infrastructure, and troubleshoot complex system issues to validate feature functionality and maximize the performance of a global AI and Compute platform known for its dependability.

Responsibilities

• Designing, building, and scaling advanced automated test frameworks to validate the performance, reliability, and security of the Akamai Linux kernel for AI and Compute platforms.
• Developing test suites to validate new custom enhancements and facilitate porting existing Akamai modifications to newer versions of the Linux kernel and VM infrastructure software.
• Debugging, isolating, and troubleshooting complex, low‑level system issues found in a variety of testing and simulated production environments.
• Architecting and enhancing existing build and test automation infrastructure to achieve robust continuous integration and testing.
• Providing technical leadership, setting quality standards, and mentoring junior members of the organization.

Qualifications

• Have 8 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent.
• Have experience in software validation/development in C with a solid focus on Linux kernel infrastructure and experience in scripting (Python/Shell/Perl).
• Possess a deep understanding of Linux kernel internals (KVM, virtio drivers, cgroups, memory management, file systems, block IO, ethernet drivers, and TCP/IP stack).
• Have extensive experience with Linux kernel debugging tools, performance benchmarking, and continuous testing/CI frameworks.
• Be a motivated self‑starter and established technical leader who thrives on collaborating with others to solve highly complex infrastructure challenges.

Benefits

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

Compensation

Akamai is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. For U.S. based candidates only, the base salary for this position ranges from $146,400 - $263,600/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 U.S. 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, 401(k) savings plan, company holidays, vacation (in the form of PTO), sick time, family‑friendly benefits including parental leave and an employee assistance program with a focus on mental and financial wellness; eligibility requirements apply.