Senior Software Engineer

Akamai Technologies

. Design and develop backend compute services and APIs for ARM64 and x86_64 instance management .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeRemote • Massachusetts • United StatesSenior💰 $121,400 - $218,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in backend compute service design and development, with a strong focus on cloud compute provisioning, performance optimization, and API integration. Proficient in multiple programming languages and experienced in the full software development life cycle, including debugging and troubleshooting across distributed systems.

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Backend Compute Service DevelopmentAPI IntegrationCloud Compute VirtualizationPython, Go, C/C++, Rust ProficiencyLinux System APIs

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Hard Skills

Backend Compute Service DevelopmentAPI DevelopmentCloud Compute ProvisioningSoftware Development Life CyclePython ProgrammingGo ProgrammingC/C++ ProgrammingRust ProgrammingDebugging SkillsDatabase Design Patterns

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem-SolvingTroubleshooting Skills

Tools & Technologies

KVMQEMULinux SystemsMicroservicesContainer RuntimesRESTful APIs

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Industry Keywords

Cloud ComputeInstance ManagementResource OrchestrationMulti-Core ScalabilityService Reliability

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudLinuxMicroservicesPythonRustSDLCC++Go

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and develop backend compute services and APIs for ARM64 and x86_64 instance management
Expand platform functionality, resource orchestration tools, and APIs for cloud compute provisioning
Contribute to production support and resolve complex issues affecting low-level compute systems
Partner with cross-functional teams to integrate ARM server hardware and resolve technical performance bottlenecks
Improve compute platform performance, feature sets, multi-core scalability, and service reliability
Work on core compute platform infrastructure and APIs powering instance orchestration across the Akamai Connected Cloud
Collaborate with QEMU, Linux systems, and hardware teams to drive native ARM and x86 compute

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of relevant experience
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or its equivalent
Extensive experience with the full software development life cycle, including code reviews, release management, and support
Proficiency developing software in Python, Go, C/C++, or Rust
Experience with cloud compute virtualization technologies such as KVM and QEMU
Experience with container runtimes, Linux system APIs, or hypervisor integration
Experience with web application development, microservices, micro-orchestration, RESTful APIs, and database design patterns
Excellent debugging, profiling, and troubleshooting skills across distributed Linux systems and database layers

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