Would you like to help build always-on planetary-scale clouds?

Are you passionate about building systems that ensure reliability and
performance of next-generation Cloud technology?

Join our Cloud Lab Infrastructure team!

Our Cloud Lab infrastructure team builds and operates globally distributed private clouds for a diverse set of users. Reliable and cost-effective operation of our systems is critical to the success of our customers and Akamai's business. Our mission is to scale the Cloud Lab platform and develop tools to support our global
team's ever evolving technology needs.

Take our systems to the next level!

We're looking for a talented engineer to help us develop the next generation of cloud platform test tooling. You will develop private cloud platforms, local and VM-based development sandboxes, as well as deployment, provisioning, and monitoring systems.

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

• Creating new features, enhancing existing features and optimizing functionality, from conception and design to testing and deployment
• Working on projects that make our network more stable, faster, and more secure
• Partnering with our QA teams to create regression tests that cover changes to our software
• Collaborating with our operations teams to investigate and troubleshoot complex problem escalations for our customers

Do what you love

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have 5 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree or its equivalent experience
• Have broad knowledge and deep experience with Containerization, especially orchestration platforms (Kubernetes, Docker Swarm, or Openshift)
• Possess experience with Python coding
• Be proficient with IaaS tools such as Docker, Ansible, Terraform, SaltStack
• Possess experience with low-level complex software systems such as virtualization, file systems, or any distributed systems
• Be a team player with a collaborative spirit, possessing solid written and verbal communication skills

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.

Learn what makes Akamai a great place to work

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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.

Working for you

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.

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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 $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. 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.