Senior Software Engineer
Company: Akamai Technologies
Location: Campbell
Posted on: January 3, 2026
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Job Description:
Our Cloud Platform Infrastructure team builds and operates
globally distributed private clouds for a diverse set of internal
and external users. Reliable and cost-effective operation of our
systems is critical to the success of our customers and Akamais
business. We help bring new customers onto the platform, and we
ensure they use it in the most effective way. Were looking for a
talented engineer to help us develop the next generation of our
cloud platforms. You will develop and support hypervisor software
as well as deployment, provisioning, control, and monitoring
systems. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be responsible
for: • Designing and developing next-generation capabilities for
Akamais cloud platform • Enhancing existing monitoring and
provisioning interfaces • Troubleshooting problems with the
deployed system • Collaborating with the various testing,
operations, and development teams that work on our cloud platforms
Do what you love To be successful in this role you will: • Have 5
years of relevant experience and a Bachelors degree in Computer
Science, or its equivalent • Have experience with the art of
writing maintainable, secure, and highly reliable code • Possess
experience with Python coding (some background in C/C++, Perl,
and/or Go would also be helpful) • Have hands-on experience with
Linux (including deep system knowledge in an area such as OS
principles, networking, or system internals) • Possess experience
with low-level complex software systems such as virtualization,
file systems, or any distributed systems • Be a team player with a
collaborative spirit, possessing solid written and verbal
communication skills FlexBase, Akamais 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. We
power and protect life online, by solving the toughest challenges,
together. At Akamai, were 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,
youll 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
Keywords: Akamai Technologies, Lodi , Senior Software Engineer, IT / Software / Systems , Campbell, California
