Lead SDET: Linux Kernel, CI, Performance & AI Compute
Akamai
Akamai is seeking a Principal SDET / Principal Software Development Engineer in Test to shape the test strategy for its Linux kernel components powering a global AI and Compute platform. You will design scalable automated testing, validate kernel enhancements, and help port changes to newer kernel versions and VM infrastructure. The role emphasizes reliability, performance, and security across complex infrastructure. #J-18808-Ljbffr Akamai
- Position Overview: Lead testing strategy and automation for a distributed Linux-based AI and Compute platform, focusing on kernel performance, reliability, security, and system-level validation.... ...kernels. Build automated testing and CI frameworks. Perform kernel debugging...PerformanceLinuxRelocationVisa sponsorship
- ...passionate about system performance, reliability, and... ...running Akamai's AI and Compute platform excite... ...Group - Linux Infrastructure team... ...As a Principal SDET, you will lead the test strategy... ...Akamai's custom Linux kernel. You will design... ...continuous testing/CI frameworks Be...PerformanceLinuxWork at office
- ...Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to lead test strategy and... ...for a highly distributed Linux-based AI and Compute platform. This is a remote... ...strategy for a custom Linux kernel, develop advanced automation... ...platform delivers exceptional performance, reliability, and security...PerformanceLinuxFull timeWork at officeRemote workFlexible hours
$209k - $263k
...are critical. The Planner Compute team is responsible for the performance of the largest single... ...inference to custom CUDA kernels written specifically for... ...code bases, comfortable in Linux development environments.... ...artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of...PerformanceLinuxFull timeTemporary workRelocation package$146.4k - $263.6k
...that support Akamai's Compute products and services.... ...ll focus on Compute's Linux kernels, operating systems, KVM... ...Reliability Engineer Lead, you will be responsible... ...to users for instant performance. Security :... ...moments without a glitch. AI : Enabling our customers...PerformanceLinuxWork experience placementWork at officeRemote work$121.4k - $218.6k
...Development Engineer in Test Perform software QA/testing... ...foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Software... ...Script, Hardware Test, Linux, SDLC, Bug life cycle,... ...moments without a glitch. AI: Enabling our customers... ...provides industry-leading benefits including healthcare...PerformanceLinuxWork experience placementWork at officeRemote work$96.75k - $148.5k
...patient outcomes with AI-powered pathology.... ...Engineer in Test (SDET) to join our... ...product managers, and QA leads to design test strategies... ...plans. You will perform manual testing as... ...will contribute to CI/CD pipelines to... ...Required)You have a BS in Computer Science, Computer...PerformanceLocal areaRemote workRelocation package$185.5k - $244.6k
...our growing Edge AI team. As a key... ...contributor, you will lead the on-device inference and performance optimization of... ...down to kernel/operator optimization... ...under tight compute, memory, bandwidth... ...thermal/perf tests, CI gatingautomated... ...(embedded Linux, RTOS), power management...PerformanceLinuxWork at office$159k - $207k
...responsible for our vehicle’s Compute and Onboard Runtime Environment. We are creating a world leading AI compute platform for... ...help us improve the compute performance of our current generation and... ...modern C++ development in a Linux environment.Experience with parallel...PerformanceLinuxWork at office2 days per week$125.7k - $203.1k
...and optimizing high-performance embedded software,... ...resilient device drivers, kernel components, and... ...Python and modern CI/CD pipelines to... ...experience should be in Computer Science, Computer... ...in embedded Linux, RTOS, or POSIX-compliant... ...organizations in the AI era - and beyond....PerformanceLinuxFull timeTemporary workApprenticeshipWork experience placementLocal areaFlexible hours- ...Kubernetes-native AI infrastructure... ...clusters.Define compute (east-west) fabrics... ...-offs (cost, performance, operability, vendor... ...how Linux hosts expose NICs... ...consultant or technical lead.Required... ...networking: how the kernel and drivers manage... ...comfortable using Git, CI and...PerformanceLinuxWork at officeLocal areaRemote work
$146.4k - $263.6k
...Are you passionate about the Linux kernel? Join our Cloud Platform Infrastructure... ...reliability, security, and performance of a custom Linux... ...biggest moments without a glitch. AI : Enabling our customers to... ...ESPP). Akamai provides industry-leading benefits including healthcare...PerformanceLinuxWork experience placementWork at office$46.2 - $66 per hour
...meet business needs and performance standardsCollaborate... ...QualificationsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering,... ....io)Understanding of Linux/Unix environments and... ...in AWSKnowledge of AI developer assist tools... ...., GitHub Copilot) and CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins...PerformanceLinux$95k - $122k
...integrations to the world’s leading execution venues,... ...Quality Assurance SDET Engineer to join... ...throughout agentic AI code delivery by... ...compatibility, usability, and performance before release.... ...incorporated into CI/CD pipeline,... ...degree in the sciences (Computer Science, Math,...PerformanceFull timeWork at office- Tycho.AI, Inc. is hiring for an embedded software... ...Cambridge, MA to build Linux-based autonomy software... ...maintain Linux images, kernels, and device trees, and... ...security features for performance and reliability. You will... ...interfaces, and contribute to CI/CD and automated test...PerformanceLinux
- Field AI is hiring an Embedded Systems Engineer to build compute platforms for humanoid robots. You will design compute hardware, implement firmware and BSPs, and work at the Linux kernel level to enable real‑time performance. You will collaborate with ML, mechanical, electrical...PerformanceLinux
- ...activities and relevant advanced computing capabilities that facilitate... ...of Boston University's High-Performance Computing resources,... ...Computing Cluster, the MGHPCC AI Computing Resource (AICR) — a... ...experience working natively in a Linux environment, including shell...PerformanceLinuxFull timeFor contractorsWork at officeRemote work
- ...Cloud is a fast-growing, AI-native infrastructure... ...delivering high-performance GPU compute, inference services, and... ...(NCP) and a validated leading NCP across both markets... ...nodes. # Implement CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure... ...# Familiarity with Linux system administration...PerformanceLinux
- ...engineering environments, CI/CD pipelines,... ...Experience Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information... ...Reliability Engineering Deep Linux administration and... ..., or RabbitMQ Load and performance testing using tools such... ...) Experience with AI-assisted development tools...PerformanceLinuxFull time
$137.28k - $139.36k
...Bachelors degree in Computer Science,... ...with applications in Linux or Unix environments... ...~ Familiarity with AI developer-assistance... ...~ Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as GitHub... ...systems and identify performance, scalability, and resilience... ...architecture. Lead system design and...PerformanceLinuxHourly payFull timeContract workTemporary workRemote work$66 - $67 per hour
...systems and identify performance, scalability, or... ...system architecture Lead system design,... ...Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering... ...in applications on Linux/Unix environments... ...Familiarity with AI developer assist tools... ...Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as GitHub...PerformanceLinuxHourly payContract workTemporary workWork experience placementRemote work- ...ideal candidate will lead adoption across key industry... ...(enterprise Linux, embedded Linux, RTOS... ...criticality), including boot, kernel, drivers, and performance tuning. Knowledge of... .../ K3s / MicroK8s, AI runtimes and... ...Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering,...PerformanceLinuxFull time
$166k - $220k
...powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system... ...cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion,... ...tooling for securing embedded Linux systems and Android... ...debugging and optimizing performance of Linux software.Experience with CI/CD and test automation, including...PerformanceLinuxFull timeWork experience placementImmediate start$85 - $90 per hour
...hands-on experience with AI — Bedrock, SageMaker, Security, CI/CD, Terraform, and GCP is... ...PaaS and SaaS application performance. - Understand enterprise... ...migrations - BA or BS degree Computer Engineering, Computer... ...applications with both Windows and Linux server OS - Experience...PerformanceLinuxContract workTemporary workLocal areaRemote work$126k - $204.5k
...Integrity, and Inclusion. We weave AI into the fabric of... ...from local development tools, CI/CD, dynamic testing... ...traffic loads, optimizing for performance, cost-efficiency, and near... ...logic.Operating Systems & Compute: Deep knowledge of Linux internals, process management...PerformanceLinuxFull timeLocal areaRemote work$190k
...and business superior performance through data, technology... ...Data & Digital Platforms, AI at Scale, Cybersecurity... ...strategies into leading-edge tech platforms, at... ..., Google ADK, Semantic Kernel, etc.) and recommend fit... ...information technology, computer science, engineering, or...PerformanceWork at officeLocal area$240k - $330k
...Onboard Core Software to lead the teams that deliver... ...the vehicle's various computing platforms. You will own... ...to ensure the platform performs safely and reliably, and... ..., embedded firmware, Linux kernel or BSP software, real-time... ...with physical AI ecosystems, where machine...PerformanceLinuxWork experience placementWork at officeRemote work$50.04 - $90.04 per hour
...division. We are a high-performing, fast-paced... ...system architecture Lead system design, translate... ...'s degree in Computer Science, Engineering... ...in applications on Linux/Unix environments and... ...Familiarity with AI developer assist tools... ...Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as GitHub...PerformanceLinuxHourly payFull timeTemporary work- ...architects and engineering leads to ensure services,... ...trade-offs around performance, cost, resilience,... ...and maintain CI/CD pipelines using... ...automations) and leverage AI-assisted... ...Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering... ...region considerations; Linux systems...PerformanceLinuxWork experience placementShift work
$80 - $110 per hour
...and leveraging modern AI-assisted development tools... ...and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using GitHub... ...Strong understanding of Linux systems administration... ...networking, identity, compute, storage, and Kubernetes... ...posture, and platform performance Produce technical documentation...PerformanceLinuxHourly payFull timeContract workTemporary workImmediate startFlexible hours
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