Software Development Engineer in Test II

Akamai; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Akamai is looking for a Software Development Engineer in Test II to lead test strategies for the custom Linux kernel and OS imaging pipeline. You will design scalable automated test frameworks, validate hardware compatibility and performance, and help port Akamai modifications to newer kernel versions.

Responsibilities include building test suites, debugging complex low-level issues, and enhancing CI and testing infrastructure with a team of senior engineers to ensure robust validation for a

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Experience scripting (Python/Shell/Perl) and software validation.
• Knowledge of Linux kernel internals and hardware drivers is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and scale automated test frameworks for Linux kernel and OS imaging.
• Develop test suites validating hardware designs and port Akamai mods to new kernels.
• Debug and troubleshoot low-level system issues across testing environments.
• Improve build and test automation to support CI/CD processes.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to raise testing quality standards.

Skills

Scripting (Python/Shell/Perl)

Linux kernel internals

CI frameworks

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Linux debugging tools

Performance benchmarking

CI tools

Job description

Join our Cloud Platform Infrastructure Group - Linux Infrastructure team

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 teamOur 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 bestYou 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 processDeveloping test suites validating new hardware designs; facilitate porting existing Akamai modifications to newer versions of the Linux kernel and VM infrastructure softwareDebugging, isolating, and troubleshooting complex, low-level system issues found in a variety of testing and simulated production environmentsArchitecting and enhancing existing build and test automation infrastructure to achieve robust, continuous integration and testingLearning a variety of new technical skills with an advanced team of Senior engineers, improving quality standards of the testing organizationDo what you love

To be successful in this role you will:
Have 2 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree or its equivalentHave solid experience in scripting (Python/Shell/Perl) with some experience in software validation in CPossess 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 frameworksBe 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.

Benefits at Akamai:

We support your health, well-being, finances, and life beyond work. See our benefits.FlexBase adapts to your job's needsAkamai's FlexBase program is yet another way we show our commitment to providing employees with an exceptional workplace experience. It's not about telling employees where to work; it's about supporting employees to do their best work.We trust our incredible employees to work in ways that suit them best: at home, in an office, or a combination of both.

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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.