Do you have a passion for wanting to make systems run as efficiently as possible?

Does it bother you when they don't?

Join our Innovative team

The Linux Performance team at Akamai enhances the company's Intelligent Platform efficiency. This team is part of the larger Linux Engineering group. They drive innovation in the Linux kernel and OS to support Akamai's global network.

Partner with the best

As a Senior Software Engineer II, you will have a chance to make a significant impact on Akamai's business, providing a fulfilling opportunity. The ideal candidate excels in challenges, embraces learning, and possesses the determination to address difficult problems. They should have excellent system design and programming skills, prioritize code quality, and work independently, with a passion for efficiency and accuracy.

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

• Analyzing system performance, identify problems, design, develop, and implement solutions

• Extending metrics collection and create visualizations to better quantify systems performance

• Building tools to help identify system performance problems faster

• Training other Akamai engineers to identify performance issues

• Working with teams across the company to implement your solutions

Do what you love

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have 8 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent

• Have extensive programming experience in C, as well experience in Python, Bash, or Perl

• Possess deep understanding of the Linux operating system and computer system architectures

• Demonstrate experience with virtualization technologies (KVM, Xen, etc)

• Possess experience with performance analysis tools like Linux perf, bcc tools, etc

• Demonstrate experience with concurrent programming, data structures, algorithms, complexity analysis

• Have proficiency with network protocols, including IP, IPv6, TCP, UDP, ICMP

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.

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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. The base salary for this position ranges from $134,466 - $214,782/year; a candidate’s salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location. 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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