Software Engineer. Senior

Akamai Technologies GmbH; Cambridge (MA); Remote; USD 122,000 - 222,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Software Engineer, where you'll tackle complex customer challenges using cutting-edge technologies. This role involves developing innovative Proof of Concept solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring the reliability of production systems. With a commitment to equitable compensation and industry-leading benefits, this opportunity offers a dynamic environment where your contributions will make a significant impact. If you're passionate about technology and eager to solve real-world problems, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Healthcare

401K savings plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Sick time

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Mental wellness support

Financial wellness support

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in relevant engineering fields.
• 2 years of experience in software engineering roles.

Responsibilities

• Investigate solutions to customer problems using new technology.
• Develop and document Proof of Concept solutions.
• Support Quality Engineering and System Reliability Engineering teams.

Skills

Python

C++

Rust

SQL

Terraform

Ansible

Cloud Deployments

Algorithms

Load Balancing

Rate Limiting

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree in Software Engineering

Master's degree in Computer Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Master's degree in Network Engineering

Master's degree in Information Technology

Master's degree in Telecommunications Engineering

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Microsoft Azure

Linode

Job description

Job Title: Software Engineer. Senior

Work Location: 145 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02142

Job Description:

Akamai Technologies, Inc. is hiring for the following role in Cambridge, MA (multiple openings):

Software Engineer. Senior. Investigate solutions to customer problems or bugs using new technology and/or algorithms. Develop, document, and demo Proof of Concept solutions. Interact directly with customers to understand new feature requests and/or aid in debugging issues in the test networks or production. Create and document new designs to solve engineering problems. Build consensus for the design by getting it reviewed by the larger cross-functional team. Implement changes to the code base by following the documented Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Create unit test, test tools, and integration tests to verify changes. Support the Quality Engineering team while they are independently verifying changes before deploying to production. Support System Reliability Engineering team in monitoring production, dealing with production issues, and rolling out changes to production. Telecommuting permitted from anywhere within the United States.[AG0137]

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Required Qualification:

Master's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Systems Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Network Engineering, Information Systems, Information Technology, or Telecommunications Engineering, plus two (2) years of experience in the job offered or closely related engineering role. Two (2) years of experience with the following: Programming languages such as Python, C++, Rust, and SQL; configuration management tools such as Terraform and Ansible; cloud deployments such as Linode and Microsoft Azure; algorithms; and scaling concept such as load balancing and rate limiting.

Compensation:

Akamai is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary for this position ranges from $122970 - $221400; 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.