Senior Software Engineer – Exposure Analysis, Response

Akamai Technologies

. Build backend systems and infrastructure for Akamai ExAR, a cloud-based threat-hunting and segmentation service .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeRemote • IsraelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in backend system design and data platform capabilities, with a strong focus on SQL optimization, cloud data platforms, and AI development tools. Proven ability to mentor engineers and collaborate effectively across teams to enhance security product delivery.

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Python ProgrammingSQL OptimizationCloud Data PlatformsGCP ExperienceAI Development Tools

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Hard Skills

Software DevelopmentData ModelingComplex Query DiagnosisWorkflow OrchestrationReliable Pipeline Design

Soft Skills

CollaborationMentoringTechnical Tradeoff Explanation

Tools & Technologies

Apache AirflowBigQueryDockerKubernetesCI/CD

Industry Keywords

Cybersecurity TelemetryDetection PipelinesThreat-HuntingMulti-Customer Platforms

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AirflowApacheBigQueryCloudCyber SecurityDockerGoogle Cloud PlatformKubernetesPythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build backend systems and infrastructure for Akamai ExAR, a cloud-based threat-hunting and segmentation service
Own backend and data-platform capabilities from design through production
Build a security product protecting millions of assets worldwide
Own technical decisions and delivery from requirements and design through testing, rollout, monitoring, and troubleshooting
Build and improve LLM-powered workflows, evaluating output quality, handling failures, and balancing accuracy, latency, and cost
Improve SQL performance, data models, orchestration, and cloud cost efficiency across a multi-customer, multi-region platform
Use AI assistants and agents for development, investigation, testing, and documentation; validate outputs and remain accountable for results
Partner with Security Research, Product, and R&D teams
Mentor engineers, review code and designs, and strengthen testing, observability, and engineering practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of software development experience
Good Python skills
Experience owning production backend or data systems
Deep SQL and data-modeling skills
Experience diagnosing and optimizing complex queries over large datasets
Hands-on experience with cloud data platforms and workflow orchestration
Experience using GCP, Apache Airflow, and BigQuery or equivalent technologies
Understanding of reliable pipeline design, including retries, idempotency, API integrations, data quality, and monitoring
Effective use of AI development tools, including critically reviewing generated code and verifying behavior through tests and evidence
Ability to resolve ambiguous requirements, explain technical tradeoffs, and collaborate across engineering and security teams
Nice to have: experience integrating LLM APIs, designing prompts and structured outputs, and evaluating AI workflows
Nice to have: experience with cybersecurity telemetry, detection pipelines, or products serving multiple customers
Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, or dashboard and reporting tools

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, well-being, finances, and life beyond work benefits
Flexible work arrangements through FlexBase: work at home, in an office, or a combination of both