Senior Principal Software Engineer - Akamai Inference Cloud (Remote)

Do you thrive on defining the future of AI infrastructure?
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Are you ready to be the principal technical advisor shaping AI at the edge?
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Join the Akamai Inference Cloud Team!
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The Akamai Inference Cloud team is part of Akamai's Cloud Technology Group. We design, implement, deploy and operate AI platforms that enable customers to run inference models and developers to create AI applications with unmatched performance, compliance, and economics.
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Partner with the best
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As a Senior Principal Software Engineer, you will provide strategic guidance, drive objectives and apply extensive knowledge to shape the next generation of AI platforms. You'll work on issues impacting program success and future product directions, The ability to provide strategic technical vision, influence company objectives, and serve as the expert guiding Akamai's AI platform success is paramount for this role.
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As a Senior Principal Software Engineer, you will be responsible for:
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• Defining the technical vision and strategy for Akamai Inference Cloud, guiding architectural decisions that impact teams and products across the organization
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• Serving as principal technical advisor on AI inference, providing expert guidance on complex issues requiring extensive knowledge and judgment across disciplines
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• Driving innovation and new ideas in AI platform architecture, researching emerging technologies and establishing best practices for the industry
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• Influencing company-wide objectives related to AI infrastructure, creating formal networks with key decision makers and serving as external spokesperson
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• Mentoring principal and senior engineers across the organization, elevating technical capabilities and establishing engineering excellence standards
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Do what you love
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To be successful in this role you will:
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• 12+ years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree or its equivalent
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• Be a recognized expert in AI inference optimization, model serving, and distributed AI systems at massive scale
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• Demonstrate deep expertise across multiple AI/ML disciplines, including inference frameworks, model optimization, platform architecture, and emerging AI technologies
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• Show mastery of building production AI platforms with proven track record of architectural decisions impacting multiple products and business outcomes
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• Possess extensive knowledge of cloud-native technologies at scale, with ability to solve unique problems
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• Demonstrate exceptional technical leadership, creating networks across the organization, influencing strategic direction, and serving as thought leader internally and externally
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Work in a way that works for you
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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.

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Working for you
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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:
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• Your health
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• Your finances
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• Your family
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• Your time at work
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• Your time pursuing other endeavors
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Our benefit plan options are designed to meet your individual needs and budget, both today and in the future.
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About us
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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.
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Join us
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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!

\n 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
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Akamai is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. For US based candidates only - the base salary for this position ranges from $174,800 - $363,200/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.