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Job description
Akamai is hiring a Senior Software Engineer — a full-time, remote role. Apply directly on Akamai's careers page below.
Senior Software Engineer
Location: India; Remote
Senior Software Engineer
Would you enjoy working with large distributed systems ?
Do you enjoy using your expertise to mentor others ?
Join our cutting-edge Web Security Team
Our team develops and sells Akamai's carrier network security products to fixed and mobile network service providers. We specialize in delivering highly scalable network infrastructure and access-based security products to our customers. We collaborate with product groups, external partners to enable our customers to provide high-quality, secure internet and network access to their end-users.
Develop secure, reliable and maintainable code
As Software Engineer.Senior , you'll develop software that runs one of the largest distributed-systems in the world. You will play a key role in our growth strategy. You'll be creating innovative solutions for our network challenges and clients, with the aim of increasing internet traffic and making it faster, more reliable and secure.
As a Software Engineer Senior , you will be responsible for:
- Collaborating with other software engineering teams to influence and shape the design process and product development
- Creating and enhancing new features and functionality, including conception, design, testing and deployment
- Being the subject matter and team expert, leading and mentoring others to optimize their productivity
- Working with internal teams to troubleshoot complex problems in our network for our customers
Do what you love
To be successful in this role you will:
- Have 3+ years in experience in software development life cycles and writing code in Golang/C/C++ within a Unix/Linux environment
- Have understanding of how internet and it's networks/protocols (IP, DNS, routing, HTTP, TCP or web architecture) works
- Demonstrate a keen interest in learning new technologies
- Be a natural communicator with an interest in mentoring others using your subject matter expertise
- Have experience in cloud platforms such as AWS/GCP/Azure etc
Be adept on Cloud native constructs and deployments
Build your career at Akamai
Our ability to shape digital life today relies on developing exceptional people like you. The kind that can turn impossible into possible. We’re doing everything we can to make Akamai a great place to work. A place where you can learn, grow and have a meaningful impact.
With our company moving so fast, it’s important that you’re able to build new skills, explore new roles, and try out different opportunities. There are so many different ways to build your career at Akamai, and we want to support you as much as possible. We have all kinds of development opportunities available, from programs such as GROW and Mentoring, to internal events like the APEX Expo and tools such as Linkedin Learning, all to help you expand your knowledge and experience here.
Not sure if this job is the right match for you or want to learn more about the job before you apply? Schedule a 15-minute exploratory call with the Recruiter and they would be happy to share more details.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Senior Software Engineer at Akamai a remote job?
Yes, Senior Software Engineer at Akamai is a remote position. This role is open to remote candidates.
What skills are required for Senior Software Engineer at Akamai?
The required skills for Senior Software Engineer at Akamai include: Go, C, C++, Unix, Linux, DNS, HTTP, AWS, GCP, Azure.
What is the seniority level for Senior Software Engineer at Akamai?
Senior Software Engineer at Akamai is a Senior level position.
How do I apply for Senior Software Engineer at Akamai?
You can view the full description and apply for Senior Software Engineer at Akamai on EchoJobs: https://echojobs.io/job/akamai-senior-software-engineer-4t1vh.
