Principal Software Engineer

Do you have a passion for making systems run as efficiently as possible?

Does it bother you when they don't?

Join our innovative team

Our Linux Performance team is a specialized group that improves the performance and efficiency of Akamai's Intelligent Platform. Our Linux Engineering team provides the Linux kernel and operating system innovation for the Akamai global distributed network (300,000+ servers deployed in 1000+ networks and 100+ countries).

Shape the future of performance at Akamai

People who do best are the ones who seek challenges, possess a passion for learning, and have demonstrated the ability to pose and solve challenging problems. The job requires a combination of system design, programming, and debugging skills, an obsession with code quality, and independence. You must have a passion for getting things done quickly and right.

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

• Analyzing system performance, identifying problems, designing, develop, and implementing solutions
• Extending metrics collection and creating visualizations to quantify systems performance better
• Building tooling to help identify system performance problems faster
• Training other Akamai engineers to identify performance issues
• Working with teams across the company to implement your solutions

Do what you love

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have 10 years of relevant software engineering experience
• Have extensive programming experience in C, as well as experience in Python, Bash, or Perl
• Possess a deep understanding of the Linux operating system and computer system architectures
• Have experience with virtualization technologies (Qemu, KVM, Xen, etc)
• Have experience with performance analysis tools like Linux perf, bcc tools, etc
• Have experience with concurrent programming, data structures, algorithms, complexity analysis
• Have a proficiency with network protocols, including IP, IPv6, TCP, UDP

Work in a way that works for you

FlexBase, Akamai's Global Flexible Working Program, is based on the principles that are helping us create the best workplace in the world. When our colleagues said that flexible working was important to them, we listened. We also know flexible working is important to many of the incredible people considering joining Akamai. FlexBase, gives 95% of employees the choice to work from their home, their office, or both (in the country advertised). This permanent workplace flexibility program is consistent and fair globally, to help us find incredible talent, virtually anywhere. We are happy to discuss working options for this role and encourage you to speak with your recruiter in more detail when you apply.

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At Akamai, we're curious, innovative, collaborative and tenacious. We celebrate diversity of thought and we hold an unwavering belief that we can make a meaningful difference. Our teams use their global perspectives to put customers at the forefront of everything they do, so if you are people-centric, you'll thrive here.

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.

About us

Akamai powers and protects life online. Leading companies worldwide choose Akamai to build, deliver, and secure their digital experiences helping billions of people live, work, and play every day. With the world's most distributed compute platform from cloud to edge we make it easy for customers to develop and run applications, while we keep experiences closer to users and threats farther away.

Join us

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company with a global reach and exciting services and clients? Come join us and grow with a team of people who will energize and inspire you!