Software Engineer II

Overview

Remote
USD 83,800.00 - 174,200.00 per year
Full Time

Skills

Product Development
Security Analysis
Data Science
DevOps
Internet
Writing
Design Review
Documentation
Debugging
Computer Science
Golang
Data Structure
Algorithms
Use Cases
Query Optimization
Database
Big Data
Budget
Cloud Computing
SAP BASIS
Akamai
Health Care
FOCUS
Finance

Job Details

Do you want to work with Big Data systems?

Are you a Software Engineer who loves solving complex problems?

Join our world-class Big Data Engineering team

Our team is part of the Security Technology Group, in which we protect some of the world's largest internet brands. The team handles all aspects of the product development such as security research, engineering, data science and devops. By using Akamai's internet-scale data, we proactively detect and prevent phishing, account abuse and other fraudulent activity.

Partner with the best

As a Software Engineer II, you'll be collaborating with engineers to design, shape and create innovative solutions. Your solutions will help provide a seamless development experience at Akamai.

As a Software Engineer II, you will be responsible for:
  • Writing product or system development code
  • Participating in, or lead design reviews with peers and stakeholders to decide amongst available technologies
  • Reviewing code developed by other developers and provide feedback to ensure best practices
  • Contributing to existing documentation or educational content and adapt content based on product/program updates and user feedback
  • Triaging product or system issues and debug/track/resolve

Do what you love

To be successful in this role you will:
  • Have 3+ years of experience and a bachelor's degree in computer science/Engineering or relevant fields
  • Have production level experience in Golang
  • Have good understanding of data structures & algorithms and their real world use cases
  • Be proficient in working with big data tool and data pipelines
  • Have experience with architecture design, implementing, tuning schema design and query optimization of scalable and distributed systems, databases and big data systems
  • Possess knowledge and expertise in setting up, configuring and maintaining distributed query and Presto/TrinoDB Engine.
  • Be proficient in manipulating, processing and extracting value from large disconnected datasets.

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.

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 $83,800 - $174,200/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.
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