Senior Software Engineer

Akamai Technologies; United States; Remote; USD 106,000 - 222,000; Full time

Job summary

Akamai Technologies is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join its Storage Engineering team. This role involves developing cloud storage solutions for Linode, focusing on usability, reliability, and scalability. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in software engineering, a strong command of Python and Golang, and a commitment to innovative problem-solving.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant experience is required.
• Strong knowledge of Python and Golang is essential.
• Experience developing backend software in a Linux environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Akamai's cloud storage platform for Linode.
• Work on the control plane of object storage addressing complex issues.
• Collaborate with a team to enhance features of the storage solution.

Skills

Python

Golang

Linux

Internet protocols

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Job description

Job Description

Do you want to build the next generation of Linode cloud storage?

Do you want to work with an amazing global team of innovators?

Join the Akamai Storage Engineering team!

Our team is responsible for developing and maintaining Akamai's cloud storage platform for Linode. Our enterprise grade solution is an essential element to Akamai's Connected Cloud platform. We provide a scalable and secure storage solution for Linode's customers to build their businesses.

Job Description

Do you want to build the next generation of Linode cloud storage?

Do you want to work with an amazing global team of innovators?

Join the Akamai Storage Engineering team!

Our team is responsible for developing and maintaining Akamai's cloud storage platform for Linode. Our enterprise grade solution is an essential element to Akamai's Connected Cloud platform. We provide a scalable and secure storage solution for Linode's customers to build their businesses.

Partner with the best

As part of our team, you will focus on building highly usable, reliable and scalable storage solutions. Our platform empowers enterprises to create modern solutions to the world's problems.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Getting in early on an exceptionally rare and impactful project
• Working with a small team to solve complex issues
• Working on the control plane of object storage and being able to understand all aspects of that
• Working on new features of the control plane
• Being involved in and working on Linode object storage
  
  

Do What You Love

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have 5 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent
• Demonstrate experience with Python and Golang
• Possess experience developing backend software in a Linux environment
• Have good knowledge of Internet protocols such as TCP/IP, HTTP, DNS, and TLS/SSL
• Possess good communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
  
  

Work in a way that works for you

FlexBase, Akamai's Global Flexible Working Program, is based on the principles that are helping us create the best workplace in the world. When our colleagues said that flexible working was important to them, we listened. We also know flexible working is important to many of the incredible people considering joining Akamai. FlexBase, gives 95% of employees the choice to work from their home, their office, or both (in the country advertised). This permanent workplace flexibility program is consistent and fair globally, to help us find incredible talent, virtually anywhere. We are happy to discuss working options for this role and encourage you to speak with your recruiter in more detail when you apply.

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We power and protect life online, by solving the toughest challenges, together.

At Akamai, we're curious, innovative, collaborative and tenacious. We celebrate diversity of thought and we hold an unwavering belief that we can make a meaningful difference. Our teams use their global perspectives to put customers at the forefront of everything they do, so if you are people-centric, you'll thrive here.

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Benefits

At Akamai, we will provide you with opportunities to grow, flourish, and achieve great things. Our benefit options are designed to meet your individual needs for today and in the future. We provide benefits surrounding all aspects of your life:

• Your health
• Your finances
• Your family
• Your time at work
• Your time pursuing other endeavors
  
  

Our benefit plan options are designed to meet your individual needs and budget, both today and in the future.

About Us

Akamai powers and protects life online. Leading companies worldwide choose Akamai to build, deliver, and secure their digital experiences helping billions of people live, work, and play every day. With the world's most distributed compute platform from cloud to edge we make it easy for customers to develop and run applications, while we keep experiences closer to users and threats farther away.

Join us

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company with a global reach and exciting services and clients? Come join us and grow with a team of people who will energize and inspire you!

Akamai Technologies is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength that diversity brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race/ethnicity, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected group status.

Compensation

Akamai is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary for this position ranges from $106,600 - $221,400/year; a candidate’s salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location. 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Software Development

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