Software Development Engineer in Test II

Akamai Technologies, Inc.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Akamai Technologies, Inc. as a Software Development Engineer in Test II focusing on the Linux kernel and OS imaging validation.

You will design scalable automated testing frameworks to assess hardware compatibility, performance, reliability, and security across Akamai's Linux kernel and VM infrastructure. You will work with senior engineers to port modifications to newer kernel versions, debug complex low-level issues, and enhance CI/test infrastructure for robust continuous integration.

Qualifications

• 2 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree or its equivalent.
• Solid experience in scripting (Python/Shell/Perl) with some experience in software validation in C.
• Understanding of Linux kernel internals including hardware drivers (pcie, gpu hardware, ethernet devices, KVM, virtio, cgroups, memory management, file systems, block IO, TCP/IP stack)
• Familiarity with x86 and server-class arm64 architectures.
• Familiarity with Linux kernel and hardware debugging tools, performance benchmarking, and continuous testing/CI frameworks
• Be a motivated self-starter who thrives on collaborating with others to solve highly complex infrastructure challenges

Responsibilities

• Designing, building, and scaling advanced automated test frameworks to validate the hardware compatibility, performance, reliability, and security of Akamai's Linux kernel and OS imaging process
• Developing test suites validating new hardware designs; 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
• Learning a variety of new technical skills with an advanced team of Senior engineers, improving quality standards of the testing organization

Skills

Python

Shell scripting

Perl

Linux kernel internals

C programming

x86 architectures

Arm64 architectures

Debugging tools

CI/CD frameworks

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

CI frameworks

Linux debugging tools

VM infrastructure software

Job description

Job Description

Are you passionate about system performance, reliability, and security? Join our Cloud Platform Infrastructure Group - Linux Infrastructure team. Our team is part of Cloud Platform Infrastructure Group. At the core of Akamai infrastructure, we work on complex and exciting systems that are available 24/7.

Partner with the best

You will lead the test strategy for Akamai's custom Linux kernel with some focus on functionality and support of new hardware platforms. You will design scalable continuous testing infrastructure and troubleshoot complex system issues. This will help validate feature functionality and maximize the performance of a global AI and Compute platform known for its dependability.

As a Software Development Engineer in Test II, you will be responsible for:

• Designing, building, and scaling advanced automated test frameworks to validate the hardware compatibility, performance, reliability, and security of Akamai's Linux kernel and OS imaging process
• Developing test suites validating new hardware designs; 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
• Learning a variety of new technical skills with an advanced team of Senior engineers, improving quality standards of the testing organization

Do What You Love

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have 2 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree or its equivalent
• Have solid experience in scripting (Python/Shell/Perl) with some experience in software validation in C
• Possess understanding of Linux kernel internals including hardware drivers (pcie, gpu hardware, ethernet devices, KVM, virtio, cgroups, memory management, file systems, block IO, TCP/IP stack)
• Have familiarity with x86 and server-class arm64 architectures.
• Have familiarity with Linux kernel and hardware debugging tools, performance benchmarking, and continuous testing/CI frameworks
• Be a motivated self-starter who thrives on collaborating with others to solve highly complex infrastructure challenges

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.

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Compensation

Akamai is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. For US based candidates only - the base salary for this position ranges from $95,000 - $171,000/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.