Do you want to help design and implement the next generation of cloud computing?Do you want to create networking products that enable customers to better use the Akamai Connected Cloud?Join our Cloud Networking Products team!Akamai’s Connected Cloud (ACC), formerly Linode, consists of collaborative, inclusive, and creative teams. We develop applications and services to empower our customers. Our mission is to accelerate innovation by making cloud computing simple, scalable, affordable, and accessible to all. We design, develop, test, and maintain products that run on our IaaS platformShape the future of the Akamai Connected CloudYou will have an opportunity to make a significant impact on Akamai’s growing cloud offerings requiring a combination of system design, programming, and debugging skills. With your expertise, you will help design and build Akamai’s next-generation Cloud Load Balancer. You must have a passion for managing projects, get things done quickly, and get them done right.As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be responsible for:Contributing to the development of Akamai’s Load Balancer and other cloud-networking technologies.Creating and integrating cloud-networking technologies and architecturesDeveloping best practices, knowledge sharing, and mentoring.Designing, implementing, reviewing, documenting, and testing high-quality code in close collaboration with your team.Do what you loveTo be successful in this role you will:Have 5+ years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.Have experience with object-oriented programming languages.Be knowledgeable of Go and Python programming languages but also be ready to work in other languages as needed (Familiarity with C++)Have solid skills in writing, testing, and understanding complex computer software.Demonstrate understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, TLS, and knowledge of Linux-based operating systems.Be experienced in technical design, product specifications reviews, projects, and backlog planning.Work in a way that works for youFlexBase, 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. what makes Akamai a great place to workConnect with us on social and see what life at Akamai is like!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 youAt 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 healthYour financesYour familyYour time at workYour time pursuing other endeavorsOur benefit plan options are designed to meet your individual needs and budget, both today and in the future.About usAkamai 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 usAre 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.#LI-Remote
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