Senior Software Engineer

Akamai Technologies

. Own feature delivery from requirements and design through release .

Posted 11/6/2026full-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 software development with a focus on Golang and Python, alongside experience in building modular infrastructure and integrating cloud services. Proven ability to mentor junior engineers and implement engineering best practices in high-traffic environments.

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Golang ProficiencyPython Programming SkillsRESTful API DevelopmentAWS Integration ExperienceNoSQL Database Experience

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Hard Skills

Software DevelopmentGolangPythonRESTful APIsHTTP ServicesLinux InternalsPerformance TuningSecurityNetworkingConcurrent Programming

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

CassandraRedisAI-Assisted Development Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Industry Keywords

Cloud EngineeringProduct EngineeringData ScienceDevOpsThreat Detection Algorithms

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCassandraCloudDistributed SystemsLinuxNoSQLPythonRedisGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own feature delivery from requirements and design through release
Build modular infrastructure and product services
Collaborate across teams to integrate existing components
Serve as a subject matter expert for key components
Mentor junior engineers and promote engineering best practices
Develop using Golang and Python with complex threat detection algorithms in an ultra-high-traffic environment
Create platform- and product-related services
Work closely with Cloud Engineering, Product Engineering, Data Science, and DevOps teams to manage projects and develop successful implementations

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of software development experience
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
Proficiency in Golang
Strong programming skills in Python
Experience developing RESTful APIs, HTTP services, and proxies
Knowledge of Linux internals, performance tuning, security, and networking
Understanding of distributed systems and concurrent programming
Experience with NoSQL databases such as Cassandra and Redis, including data modeling
Experience integrating with AWS or other cloud platforms
Experience using AI-assisted development tools to write, review, and test code

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 wellness support
Financial wellness support
Flexible work arrangements through FlexBase: at home, in an office, or a combination of both