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Akamai is seeking a Software Engineer II to join the Network Operations Systems Group. You will design, develop, and maintain high‑reliability distributed systems that power Akamai's global network, collaborating with international teams.
You will contribute across the full software lifecycle, mentor peers, and stay ahead of industry trends in networking and automation. This role emphasizes collaboration, reliability, and scale in a fast‑paced environment.
Are you excited about working with cutting-edge network technologies? Are you a developer who loves solving complex problems? Join the Network Operations Systems Group Our team develops innovative solutions crucial to deploying and maintaining Akamai's global network. Our network carries over 20% of the world's web traffic. We care about empowering Network Infrastructure, Operations and Engineering teams to work faster, reliably and more efficiently. We believe collaboration and continuous improvement lead to the best solutions. Partner with the best
You will be part of a diverse team that designs, develops and maintains high-reliability systems. As a Software Engineer II, you will have an opportunity to work and collaborate in an international environment with cross-functional teams. These solutions include distributed systems with both web and console interfaces.
Do what you love Have a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, or related field Have at least of 2 years development experience on Linux/ Unix platforms Have at least of 2 years experience with programming in Python, Go and/or shell script Have knowledge of common internet protocols such as TCP/IP, HTTP, DNS and/or TLS/SSL Have experience with git/Stash and Perforce version control systems. Demonstrate exceptional communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal abilities.
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.