Senior Software Engineer

Akamai Technologies

. Develop new features to improve the performance, reliability, and security of Akamai Cloud Platform .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeRemote • Massachusetts • United StatesSenior💰 $121,400 - $218,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in Linux kernel development, including debugging and performance optimization. Proficient in C programming and scripting languages such as Perl, Python, or Shell, with a solid understanding of Linux kernel internals and concurrent programming.

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Linux Kernel DevelopmentC ProgrammingDebugging Linux KernelScripting (Perl, Python, Shell)Continuous Testing Automation

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Hard Skills

Linux Kernel InternalsMemory ManagementFilesystemsBlock IOTCP/IP StackKVMConcurrent ProgrammingData StructuresAlgorithmsNetwork Protocols

Soft Skills

CollaborationIndependent WorkVerbal CommunicationWritten Communication

Tools & Technologies

Akamai Cloud PlatformBuild Automation ToolsTest Automation Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Industry Keywords

Continuous TestingOpen Source ContributionsEmerging Industry Trends

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudLinuxOpen SourcePerlPythonTCP/IP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop new features to improve the performance, reliability, and security of Akamai Cloud Platform
Port existing Akamai modifications to newer Linux kernel versions
Debug and fix issues in complex test and production environments
Enhance build and test automation for Continuous Testing
Collaborate with platform, application developer, test, and hardware development teams
Work with the open source community to upstream contributions
Stay current with upstream Linux kernel and operating system changes and emerging industry trends
Build, maintain, and improve Akamai's custom Linux kernel

Requirements

What you’ll need

5 years of relevant experience
Bachelor's degree or its equivalent
3+ years of software development experience in C
Focus on Linux kernel development
Scripting experience with Perl, Python, or Shell
Solid understanding of Linux kernel internals
Experience with Linux kernel debugging
Familiarity with at least two of: memory management, filesystems, block IO, TCP/IP stack, KVM
Working knowledge of concurrent programming, data structures, algorithms, complexity analysis, and network protocols
Motivated self-starter able to collaborate and work independently
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Annual bonus or incentives
Equity awards
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Flexible work arrangements through FlexBase: work at home, in an office, or a combination of both