Overview
Remote
USD 106,600.00 - 221,400.00 per year
Full Time
Skills
Hypervisor
Provisioning
Interfaces
Testing
Computer Science
Art
Writing
Python
C
C++
Perl
Linux
Computer Networking
Virtualization
File Systems
Communication
Budget
Cloud Computing
SAP BASIS
Akamai
Health Care
FOCUS
Finance
Job Details
Would you like to help build always-on planetary-scale
clouds?
Are you passionate about ensuring reliability, security, and
performance of next-generation cutting-edge technology?
Join our Cloud Platform Infrastructure team!
Our Cloud Platform Infrastructure team builds and operates globally distributed private clouds for a diverse set of internal and external users. Reliable and cost-effective operation of our systems is critical to the success of our customers and Akamai's business. We help bring new customers onto the platform, and we ensure they use it in the most effective way.
Take our systems to the next level!
We're looking for a talented engineer to help us develop the next generation of our cloud platforms. You will develop and support hypervisor software as well as deployment, provisioning, control, and monitoring systems.
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be responsible for:
Do what you love
To be successful in this role you will:
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
Connect with us on social and see what life at Akamai is like!
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:
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.
If no date is displayed, applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis until the job is filled.
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 $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.
clouds?
Are you passionate about ensuring reliability, security, and
performance of next-generation cutting-edge technology?
Join our Cloud Platform Infrastructure team!
Our Cloud Platform Infrastructure team builds and operates globally distributed private clouds for a diverse set of internal and external users. Reliable and cost-effective operation of our systems is critical to the success of our customers and Akamai's business. We help bring new customers onto the platform, and we ensure they use it in the most effective way.
Take our systems to the next level!
We're looking for a talented engineer to help us develop the next generation of our cloud platforms. You will develop and support hypervisor software as well as deployment, provisioning, control, and monitoring systems.
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be responsible for:
- Designing and developing next-generation capabilities for Akamai's cloud platform
- Enhancing existing monitoring and provisioning interfaces
- Troubleshooting problems with the deployed system
- Collaborating with the various testing, operations, and development teams that work on our cloud platforms
Do what you love
To be successful in this role you will:
- 5 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or related field or its equivalent
- Have experience with the art of writing maintainable, secure, and highly reliable code
- Possess experience with Python coding (some background in C/C++, Perl, and/or Go would also be helpful)
- Have hands-on Linux (including deep system knowledge in an area such as OS principles, networking, or system internals)
- Have 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
Connect with us on social and see what life at Akamai is like!
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.
If no date is displayed, applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis until the job is filled.
Compensation
\n
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.
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