Senior Software Engineer

Akamai Technologies

. Contribute to the design and implementation of highly available, scalable, and performant solutions in C, C++, Go, or Java .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $121,400 - $218,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing scalable, high-performance solutions using C, C++, Go, or Java, with a strong focus on distributed systems and data streaming services. Proficient in optimizing system performance and troubleshooting complex network issues in secure environments.

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C ProgrammingC++ ProgrammingGo ProgrammingJava ProgrammingDistributed Systems

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Hard Skills

Data Streaming ServicesMultithreadingConcurrency PrimitivesLinux NetworkingTCP/IPSSHSSLHTTP ProtocolsScripting LanguagesDebugging

Soft Skills

Technical GuidanceCode Reviews

Tools & Technologies

Akamai Platform

Industry Keywords

FedRAMP ModerateFedRAMP HighSystem SecurityPerformance Optimization

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Distributed SystemsJavaLinuxPerlPythonTCP/IPTypeScriptC++Go

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Contribute to the design and implementation of highly available, scalable, and performant solutions in C, C++, Go, or Java
Build, integrate, support, and improve data streaming services on Akamai Platform
Develop highly concurrent systems while optimizing CPU, memory, and I/O usage for low-latency and high-throughput solutions
Design full-stack software from front-end UI/APIs to backend infrastructure for seamless data delivery
Work on projects focused on system security, scalability, and performance
Troubleshoot complex distributed network problems with multi-tier engineering support teams
Provide technical guidance and code reviews for junior engineers
Enhance platform core services and optimize data handling in FedRAMP Moderate and FedRAMP High environments
Enable efficient data collection, processing, telemetry, delivery, and visualization

Requirements

What you’ll need

5 years of relevant experience
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or another related field
5 years of experience with distributed systems, Linux networking, TCP/IP, SSH, SSL, and HTTP protocols
Solid proficiency in one or more of: Java/TypeScript, Go, C, and C++
Experience in at least one scripting language: Python, Perl, or Shell
Solid understanding of multithreading, concurrency primitives, and synchronization mechanisms
Excellent debugging/troubleshooting skills
Citizenship is not required
Security clearance is not required

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