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Senior Software Engineer

Akamai

$106,600 - $221,400
Sep 14, 2025
Remote, US
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Akamai is looking to solve large scale distributed systems problems by enhancing platform core services and designing/optimizing data handling in FedRAMP Moderate and FedRAMP High environments. The goal is to enable efficient data collection, processing, telemetry, delivery, and visualization across the business.

Requirements

  • Have experience (+5) with distributed systems, Linux networking, TCP/IP, SSH, SSL, and HTTP protocols
  • Be proficient in one or more of the following languages: Java/TypeScript, Go, C and C++
  • Have expertise in at least one scripting language: Python, Perl, or Shell.
  • Possess solid understanding of multithreading, concurrency primitives, and synchronization mechanisms.
  • Be passionate about solving large-scale distributed systems problems, pay meticulous attention to detail, and have excellent debugging/troubleshooting skills

Responsibilities

  • Contributing to the design and implementation of highly available, scalable, and performant solutions in C/C++/Go/Java
  • Building, integrating, supporting and improving data streaming services on Akamai Platform
  • Developing highly concurrent systems. profiling, analyzing and optimizing CPU, memory, and I/O usage to deliver low-latency, high-throughput software solutions with above 99% completeness.
  • Designing and developing full stack SW from front end UI/API to backend infrastructure making data delivery seamless
  • Working on projects that focus on system security, scalability, and performance
  • Working with our multi-tier engineering support teams to troubleshoot complex distributed problems of our network
  • Providing technical guidance and code reviews for junior engineers, fostering best practices and knowledge sharing.

Other

  • Have 4+ years of relevant experience with BS/MS degree in Computer Science/related field or its equivalent.
  • FlexBase, Akamai's Global Flexible Working Program, is based on the principles that are helping us create the best workplace in the world.
  • We are happy to discuss working options for this role and encourage you to speak with your recruiter in more detail when you apply.
  • At Akamai, we're curious, innovative, collaborative and tenacious.
  • Our benefit plan options are designed to meet your individual needs and budget, both today and in the future.