Akamai Software Engineer II - 

United States 

343071362

Partner with the best

As part of our global team, you will create the best end user experience online for our client's clients. You will develop software that will bring new functionality, enhanced scalability, increased security and reliability The Internet is a complex environment, and there are no simple answers to the problems we face. This is precisely what makes the job fun and rewarding.

As a Software Engineer II, you will be responsible for:

• Analyzing, designing, and implementing system software that brings new functionality and increased reliability to our mapping system
• Evolving complex traffic forwarding algorithms to best respond to unpredictable traffic patterns on the global Internet
• Improving the ability and safety of our software systems for testing, deployment, monitoring and maintenance
• Becoming a subject matter expert for our systems, explaining and improving our software, and assisting with troubleshooting
• Collaborating across engineering teams and other stakeholders to integrate and deliver features on time

Do what you love

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have 2 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or its equivalent
• Demonstrate solid experience with C/C++, or similar object-oriented language
• Show familiarity with Linux operating system
• Demonstrate openness and flexibility to constantly learn new technologies
• Enjoy collaborating with team members to solve complex problems
• Show familiarity with or ability to learn about Internet transport protocols (especially TCP or QUIC)
• Have experience with or desire to learn about building scalable servers or distributed systems

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.

If no date is displayed, applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis until the job is filled.