Software Engineer Senior (Cloud Networking) - Remote

Do you want to help design and implement the next generation of cloud computing?

Do you want to create new networking products that enable customers better use the Akamai Connected Cloud?

Join our Cloud Networking Products team!

We are a team of 12 software engineers specializing in networking software. The team is self-organizing and can impact product requirements and decisions. As part of Akamai's Cloud Compute team, we enable customers to secure and isolate their resources and workloads on the Akamai Connected Cloud, by designing and implementing networking products such as Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Cloud Firewall, and VLAN. This role offers a unique opportunity to write production-quality software in the networking domain.

Shape the future of the Akamai Connected Cloud

You will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on Akamai's growing cloud offerings, leveraging your skills in system design, programming, and debugging. You must have a passion to get things done quickly and get them done right.

As a Software Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Helping build out cloud platform functionality that sets up, manages, and protects networking in the Akamai Connected Cloud.
• Building the core backend software components in Go, and building our frontend API in Python.
• Working on and extending our local Linux container network development environment.
• Designing, implementing, reviewing, documenting, and testing high-quality code in close collaboration with your team.
• Working closely with local peers, and coordinating with teams globally as part of building on new features or dealing with bugs from users.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have solid skills in writing, testing, and understanding complex computer software.
• Have experience with object-oriented programming languages.
• Have experience or an interest in developing in Python and/or Go.
• Be able to work productively with team members to identify and resolve issues in a collaborative manner.

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. 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.

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.

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.