Senior II Software Development Engineer in Test

Are you passionate about system performance, reliability, and security? Does the opportunity to improve the platform running Akamai's AI and Compute platform excite you? Join our Cloud Platform Infrastructure Group - Linux Infrastructure team Our team is part of Cloud Platform Infrastructure Group. At the core of Akamai infrastructure, we work on complex and exciting systems that are available 24/7. Responsibilities Designing, building, and scaling advanced automated test frameworks to validate the performance, reliability, and security of the Akamai Linux kernel for AI and Compute platforms Developing test suites to validate new custom enhancements and facilitate porting existing Akamai modifications to newer versions of the Linux kernel and VM infrastructure software Debugging, isolating, and troubleshooting complex, low-level system issues found in a variety of testing and simulated production environments Architecting and enhancing existing build and test automation infrastructure to achieve robust, continuous integration and testing Providing technical leadership, setting quality standards, and mentoring junior members of the organization Qualifications Have 8 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree or its equivalent Have experience in software validation/development in C with a solid focus on Linux kernel infrastructure and experience in scripting (Python/Shell/Perl) Possess a deep understanding of Linux kernel internals (KVM, virtio drivers, cgroups, memory management, file systems, block IO, ethernet drivers, and TCP/IP stack) Have extensive experience with Linux kernel debugging tools, performance benchmarking, and continuous testing/CI frameworks Be a motivated self-starter and established technical leader who thrives on collaborating with others to solve highly complex infrastructure challenges Benefits and Compensation Benefits at Akamai: We support your health, well-being, finances, and life beyond work. See our benefits. Akamai is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. For US based candidates only - the base salary for this position ranges from $146,400 - $263,600/year; a candidate’s salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location. Compensation for candidates outside the US will vary. 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. Equal Employment Opportunity Rights Akamai Technologies is an Affidative 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Akamai