Senior Site Reliability Engineer

Akamai Technologies

. Apply analytical skills and statistical insights to identify performance bottlenecks and reliability challenges and propose solutions .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeRemote • Massachusetts • United StatesSenior💰 $146,400 - $263,600 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in statistical data analysis and machine learning to enhance operational efficiency and solve complex content delivery challenges. Proficient in coding with Python, C, or C++ and knowledgeable in Internet protocols to drive data-driven decision-making.

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Statistical Data AnalysisMachine Learning AlgorithmsPython ProgrammingInternet ProtocolsAnalytical Skills

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Hard Skills

Statistical Data AnalysisMachine LearningPython ProgrammingC ProgrammingC++ Programming

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

Akamai Internal SourcesTelemetry Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

PhD in Computer ScienceMaster's Degree in Quantitative Field

Industry Keywords

Content DeliveryOperational EfficiencyPerformance BottlenecksNetwork ProtocolsCross-Functional Collaboration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

DNSPythonC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Apply analytical skills and statistical insights to identify performance bottlenecks and reliability challenges and propose solutions
Design and build software tools and systems to automate analytical workflows, increase operational efficiency, and accelerate autonomous problem diagnosis
Define, implement, and mine data feeds from Akamai internal sources to produce insights and influence company decision-making
Partner with Engineering, Operations, and Product teams to guide adoption of new features and processes
Apply statistical data analysis, machine learning, and network protocol knowledge to diagnose and solve complex content delivery challenges
Turn telemetry into platform improvements through cross-functional collaboration

Requirements

What you’ll need

8 years academic or industrial experience
PhD or master's degree in computer science or another quantitative field
Analytical background
Experience in statistical data analysis
In-depth understanding of Machine Learning algorithms
Experience coding in Python, C, or C++
Experience with Internet protocols: DNS, HTTP, TLS, and TCP
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Ability to articulate technical information in an easy-to-understand manner

Benefits

Comp & perks

Incentive compensation opportunities in the form of 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 wellness support
Financial wellness support
FlexBase work options: at home, in an office, or a combination of both