Software Engineer Senior (Cloud Networking) - Remote

Do you want to help design and implement the next generation of cloud computing?

Do you want to create new networking products that enable customers better use the Akamai Connected Cloud?

Join our Cloud Networking Products team!

We are a team of 11 software engineers specializing in networking software. The team is self-organizing and can impact product requirements and decisions. As part of Akamai's Cloud Compute team, we enable customers to secure and isolate their resources and workloads on the Akamai Connected Cloud, by designing and implementing networking products such as the upcoming Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) functionality, Cloud Firewall and VLAN.

Shape the future of the Akamai Connected Cloud

This role provides an opportunity to make a significant impact on Akamai's growing cloud offerings, requiring a combination of system design, programming and debugging skills, an obsession with code quality, and independence. You must have a passion to manage projects, get things done quickly and get them done right.

As a Software Engineer, you will be responsible for:

Helping build out cloud platform functionality that sets up, manages, and protects networking in the cloud.

Building the core software components in Go, but also being ready to work in other languages as needed.

Designing, implementing, reviewing, documenting, and testing high quality code in close collaboration with your team.

Working closely with local peers, and coordinating with teams globally as part of building on new features or dealing with bugs from users.

Do what you love

To be successful in this role you will:

Have experience with object-oriented programming languages, such as Java, C++, C#, or Go.

Have solid skills in writing, testing and understanding complex computer software.

Be experienced in technical design, product specifications reviews, projects and backlog planning.

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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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.