Senior II Software Engineer – Linux Performance

Akamai Technologies

. Analyze system performance .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRemote • Massachusetts • United StatesSenior💰 $146,400 - $263,600 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive programming expertise in C, Rust, and Python, with a deep understanding of the Linux kernel and computer system architectures. Proven ability to analyze system performance, implement enhancements, and utilize debugging and performance analysis tools effectively.

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C ProgrammingLinux Kernel ExpertiseVirtualization TechnologiesPerformance Analysis ToolsConcurrent Programming

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Hard Skills

C ProgrammingRust ProgrammingPython ProgrammingBash ScriptingPerl ScriptingDebuggingPerformance AnalysisData StructuresAlgorithmsComplexity Analysis

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingIndependenceCommitment to Code Quality

Tools & Technologies

PerfBCC ToolsBPFQemuKVMSVMVHE

Industry Keywords

System PerformanceHardware EnablementBoard Bring UpPCI ExpressCXLCCIXUSB

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

LinuxPerlPythonRust

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze system performance
Identify, design, and implement performance enhancements and new features
Participate in introducing and productizing new servers and hardware
Extend metrics collection and create visualizations to quantify system performance
Build tooling to identify system performance problems faster
Improve the performance and efficiency of Akamai's Intelligent Platform across virtualized and bare-metal environments
Contribute to Linux kernel and operating system innovation for Akamai's global distributed network

Requirements

What you’ll need

8 years of relevant experience
Bachelor's degree or its equivalent
Extensive programming experience in C
Experience with Rust, Python, Bash, or Perl
Deep understanding of the Linux kernel
Understanding of computer system architectures and the intersection between software and hardware
Experience with virtualization technologies including Qemu, KVM, SVM, and VHE
Experience with hardware enablement and debugging, especially board bring up and/or GPUs
Experience with debugging and performance analysis tools such as perf, bcc tools, and BPF
Experience with concurrent programming, data structures, algorithms, and complexity analysis
Knowledge of PCI express, CXL, CCIX, and USB
Passion for solving difficult problems, independence, and commitment to code quality

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 at home, in an office, or a combination of both