Senior Software Engineer - Remote

Job Description

Do you have experience working on the Linux Kernel?

Are you an experienced software engineer with an interest in virtualization?

Join our Compute Team!

Akamai is working to simplify the way people work in the cloud. The Compute Team mission accelerates innovation by making computing simple, scalable, accessible, and affordable for all. We provide the infrastructure and services that enable developers to build next generation applications.

Partner with the best

In this role, you'll work on interesting challenges and help bring new products to the market . We're a closely-knit team with a focus on agile development and innovative solutions. We encourage and reward curiosity, ingenuity, and technical excellence. If you enjoy working on projects that have a big impact, you'll enjoy working at Akamai!

As a Senior Software Engineer you will be responsible for:

• Working on the virtualization stack (QEMU, QAPI, QMP) and VM optimization.
• Participating in all compute product and component design reviews to suggest improvements.
• Researching, proposing, and integrating relevant open-source projects based on product objectives.
• Working on system, network, and cluster performance analysis, including root cause analysis of performance issues using creative experiments and internally developed product features.
• Working on the software running on the hosts in our data centers.

Do what you love

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have 5 years of relevant experience and a Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field
• Understand the Linux operating system, the kernel and virtualization.
• Demonstrate your experience with QEMU, CPU Scheduling, Live migrations, memory organization, API, debugging, async IO.
• Be able to write organized, efficient, and well documented C/C++ code.
• Possess a good understanding of storage, networking protocols, and software algorithms in distributed systems, data encoding and transmission, and performance.
• Have the ability to discuss abstract software architectures from ideas through implementation and creatively apply domain experience to solve technical problems.

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

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 $113,430 - $170,043/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.