Senior Software Engineer II (OpenSSL) - Remote-

Job Description

Are you passionate about reliable, secure, and performant always-on planetary-scale clouds?

Does the opportunity to improve the platform underlying nearly 400,000 servers excite you?

Join our Cloud Platform Infrastructure Group - Linux Infrastructure team. Our team is part of Cloud Platform Infrastructure Group, developing distributed systems that support Akamai's large global network.

At the core of Akamai infrastructure, we work on complex and exciting systems that are available 24 / 7.

Partner with the best

As a Senior Software Engineer II, you will be an integral part of a globally-distributed development team that builds, maintains, and secures over 800 packages that constitute Akamai's custom Linux distribution.

Responsibilities :

• Integrating and enhancing FIPS-compliant cryptographic solutions for Akamai operating systems (e.g. disk encryption, SSH, etc).
• Collaborating with Open Source developers to upstream enhancements to relevant projects.
• Co-owning Akamai Linux distribution and build environments used by many Akamai teams.
• Porting Akamai modifications to newer versions of Akamai Linux distributions.
• Debugging and fixing issues found in a variety of testing and production environments.
• Collaborating closely with Linux kernel development and testing teams.

Do What You Love

To be successful in this role you will :

• Have 5 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
• Be proficient in software development in C and associated build systems (e.g. gcc, ld, make), including use of diff / patch / quilt utilities for patch management.
• Have good understanding of applied cryptography and systems security (OpenSSL, OpenSSH, LUKS full-disk encryption).
• Demonstrate knowledge on Linux and OS fundamentals (booting / system startup, disk partitioning, package management).
• Have understanding of Network protocols (TCP / UDP / IP, Ethernet, HTTP / TLS, SSH).
• Be a motivated self-starter who enjoys collaborating with a globally-distributed team but is capable of working independently.

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.

Learn what makes Akamai a great place to work

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We power and protect life online, by solving the toughest challenges, together.

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!

Akamai Technologies is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength that diversity brings to the workplace.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race / ethnicity, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected group status.

Compensation

Akamai is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary for this position ranges from $134,466 - $214,782 / year;

a candidate’s salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location.

The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of annual bonus or incentives, equity awards and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

Akamai provides industry-leading benefits including healthcare, 401K savings plan, company holidays, vacation (in the form of PTO), sick time, family friendly benefits including parental leave and an employee assistance program including a focus on mental and financial wellness;

Eligibility requirements apply.

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Remote working / work at home options are available for this role.