Principal Architect

Akamai Technologies

. Lead the evolution of Akamai's cloud infrastructure and platform services .

Posted 11/8/2026full-timeRemote • Massachusetts • United StatesLead💰 $200,000 - $360,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in designing and documenting architectures for large-scale distributed systems, with a strong focus on cloud workload management and high availability software systems. Proven ability to align cloud platform architecture with product goals while collaborating with diverse teams and stakeholders.

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Cloud Workload ManagementArchitectures For Large-Scale Distributed SystemsHigh Availability Software SystemsSaaS, PaaS, And IaaS UnderstandingPublic Cloud Offerings Experience

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Hard Skills

Cloud Workload ManagementArchitectures For Large-Scale Distributed SystemsHigh Availability Software SystemsInternet Protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP)Computer Security (TLS, PKI, VPN)Control Plane ParadigmsModernizing System DesignsRefactoring System DesignsService SecurityReliability And Operability Objectives

Soft Skills

CollaborationConsensus BuildingStakeholder EngagementStrategic Decision-MakingGuidance And Leadership

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree Or Equivalent

Industry Keywords

Cloud InfrastructurePlatform ServicesCloud Platform RoadmapEnterprise-Grade ScalabilityObservability

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudDistributed SystemsDNSTCP/IP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the evolution of Akamai's cloud infrastructure and platform services
Drive key initiatives across multiple engineering teams
Design foundational solutions supporting Akamai's future cloud products
Identify critical improvements for the cloud platform roadmap
Collaborate with solution-specific architects to define architectures supporting a unified cloud platform vision
Build consensus around long-term technical strategy decisions across product lines and teams
Engage external partners and internal stakeholders to achieve platform evolution goals
Align cloud platform architecture with other product goals
Provide high-level guidance and hands-on design to execute the cloud platform roadmap

Requirements

What you’ll need

12 years of relevant experience
Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Extensive experience developing and documenting architectures for large-scale distributed systems
Experience with high availability software systems and methods for achieving service security, reliability and operability objectives
Working knowledge of Internet protocols including routing, TCP/IP, DNS, and HTTP
Working knowledge of computer security including TLS, PKI, and VPN
Expertise in cloud workload management for containers and VMs
Expertise in control plane paradigms including push, pull, segmentation, and reconciliation
Extensive understanding of SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS
Experience with one or more public cloud offerings
Experience evaluating and justifying technology choices
Experience modernizing and refactoring system designs for enterprise-grade scalability, reliability, and observability

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus or incentives
Equity awards
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Healthcare
401K savings plan
Company holidays
Vacation in the form of PTO
Sick time
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Mental and financial wellness support
Flexible work arrangements through FlexBase: work at home, in an office, or a combination of both