Principal Software Development Engineer – Test

Akamai Technologies

. Collaborate with engineers to create tests and manage test suites and automation frameworks for Akamai’s core infrastructure performance .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeRemote • PolandLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing scalable automated testing frameworks, with a strong focus on hardware qualification and CI/CD integration. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance software quality and optimize testing processes.

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Automated Testing Framework DevelopmentJenkins Pipeline DevelopmentLinux Operating System ProficiencyDevOps and CI/CD IntegrationPython and Go Scripting

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Hard Skills

Automated TestingHardware BenchmarkingServer Stack ValidationTest Suite ManagementPlatform QualificationStress ProfilingAcceptance Criteria EstablishmentTelemetry AnalysisHardware DiagnosticsNetworking Protocols

Soft Skills

CollaborationMentoringProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

JenkinsCI/CD WorkflowsCloud Infrastructure

Industry Keywords

Computer ArchitectureServer Hardware ComponentsLinux StacksAutomation ToolsSoftware Quality Enhancement

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudJenkinsLinuxPythonGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with engineers to create tests and manage test suites and automation frameworks for Akamai’s core infrastructure performance
Design, develop, and execute scalable testing frameworks
Work cross-functionally to improve test strategies, automation tools, and processes
Promote software quality enhancement through innovative testing solutions
Design automated hardware benchmarking and complete server stack validation frameworks integrated into CI/CD workflows
Guide and mentor engineers and shape the technical roadmap for hardware profiling and platform qualification
Establish hardware qualification standards, stress profiles, and acceptance criteria for new server equipment
Design scalable automated test frameworks for system reliability, hardware compatibility, and platform integration
Design, build, and optimize enterprise Jenkins pipelines for continuous server stack validation and automated regression testing globally
Collaborate with DevOps, kernel, SRE, and datacenter teams to evaluate server architectures and address hardware deployment challenges

Requirements

What you’ll need

Comprehensive knowledge of computer architecture, server hardware components, Linux operating system stacks, and cloud infrastructure validation
Experience analyzing platform telemetry and hardware diagnostics to detect equipment flaws and deliver technical recommendations
Solid understanding of Linux and OS fundamentals, including networking protocols
Advanced DevOps and CI/CD integration knowledge
Jenkins pipeline development proficiency
Python, Go, and Linux/Bash scripting proficiency

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work arrangements: at home, in an office, or a combination of both
Health and well-being support
Financial support and benefits
Benefits supporting life beyond work