Akamai Hardware Systems Engineer - Office 

United States, Massachusetts, Cambridge 

652470350

Partner with the best

You will be developing new hardware platforms that power Akamai's global CDN and Cloud services. You'll be at the forefront of our server development life cycle. From conception to manufacturing and deployment, you'll be delivering high-quality, reliable systems for both developers and customers.

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

• Designing, creating and realizing next-generation servers for Akamai's CDN and Cloud Compute platforms
• Collaborating with industry partners and internal teams to design performant, efficient, and reliable servers.
• Engaging with new computing and networking technology standards.
• Specifying, validating, and hands-on troubleshooting of prototype next-gen computing hardware and firmware for new product introduction.
• Driving resolutions to hardware failures in operational and manufacturing environments, including identification, diagnosis, impact analysis, resolution, and prevention
• Designing and executing targeted tests to accurately reproduce and analyze system behaviors.

Do what you love

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have 8+ years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, or a related field
• Be skilled in 3+ of the following: Bash, Perl, C, SQL, Python, PKI, Linux, Networking. Proficient with source control.
• Experience with the configuration, design, and validation of x86 based server hardware; related technologies, standards and protocols such as Ethernet, TCP/IP, PCIe, NVMe, DDR
• Experience driving technical requirements with vendors, subcontractors, and manufacturers, with excellent communication and documentation skills. (OEM/ODM/JDM/CM)
• Experience with benchmarking and performance optimization of CPUs, NICs, or hardware accelerators.
• Be an independent, solution-driven mindset, adaptable to a fast-changing environment.

This role will require your presence in our Cambridge office at least a 3 days a week. Applicants should be aware that this office attendance will be required.

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.