Akamai Software Engineer - 

United States 

122130041

Partner with the best

In your role as Software Engineer in the Platform Security Engineering team you'll be building a portfolio of systems related to network security and safety. You will partner with architecture, quality engineering, service performance and support teams throughout the software lifecycle to provide best possible services for our internal consumers.

As a Software Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Maintaining existing software and keeping it compliant as well as designing, implementing and testing new features
• Improving safety, and stability of services; spotting and eliminating problems and risks; writing maintainable and secure code
• Conceptualizing, designing and implementing solutions.
• Becoming a Subject Matter Expert and assuming ownership of a part of team's component portfolio
• Conducting code and design reviews with peers; documenting your work for the benefit of users and other team members; influencing team's efforts on process improvement

Do what you love

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Management Information Systems, another related field or its equivalent
• Have experience with the full software development life cycle, including code reviews, release and support
• Be experienced in working with Linux/Unix-like operating systems
• Demonstrate the ability to think thoroughly and pay attention to detail as required in developing security-related applications
• Demonstrate openness and flexibility to learn new technologies; approach changes with agility and growth mindset
• Demonstrate familiarity with Internet protocols including TCP/IP, HTTP, DNS, TLS/SSL. Have familiarity with Public Key Infrastructure concepts (public/private keys, signing, trust) and SQL/noSQL databases

Working for you

At Akamai, we will provide you with opportunities to grow, flourish, and achieve great things. Our benefit options are designed to meet your individual needs for today and in the future. We provide benefits surrounding all aspects of your life:

• Your health
• Your finances
• Your family
• Your time at work
• Your time pursuing other endeavors

Our benefit plan options are designed to meet your individual needs and budget, both today and in the future.