Full Job Description
Do you enjoy solving large scale distributed systems problems?
Join our highly skilled Tools and Automation Team!
The Tools and Automation team develops innovative solutions crucial to the monitoring and management of the Akamai Intelligent Platform. We care about empowering Performance and Reliability Engineering teams to improve the operations and performance of the world’s largest and most distributed edge platform. We believe collaboration and continuous improvement lead to the best solutions.
Make a difference in a critical area of our business
As a Systems Engineer II, you will collaborate with various engineering teams to ensure the functionality, performance and stability of the software. You manage the system that will ensure the performance of our market leading, cutting-edge products for our customers’ websites and applications.
As a Systems Engineer II, you will be responsible for:
Managing large scale distributed data systems
Maintaining the availability of services delivered by these systems
Planning the IT infrastructure capacity to ensure performance
Building intelligent and autonomous systems and tools
Collaborating with all stakeholders
Do what you love
To be successful in this role you will:
Have 5+ years experience and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or another related field
Have experience in software development using Python Scripting languages or Perl scripting and/or Object Oriented languages
Have experience in debugging and troubleshooting software
Be well versed in how the internet works, it’s underlying protocols with understanding of TCP/IP and HTTP/S
Be experienced in working with Linux/Unix-like operating systems and distributed computing
Work in a way that works for you
We recognize that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best can vary for each person.
This is a flexible role and may be performed at your home and/or the local Akamai office (in the country advertised). We are happy to discuss working options in this role and encourage you to speak with your recruiter in more detail when you apply.
Working with us
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
Innovating on a global scale, we deliver our customers a fast, smart and secure intelligent edge platform. Working against a backdrop of digital collaboration, our highly skilled teams build progressive solutions that have the scope to transform entertainment, business, and life in ways that we have yet to imagine.
Join us
Are you seeking an opportunity to learn and make a real impact in a global technology company? Come join us and learn with a team of people who will challenge and inspire you! By the end of your assignment, you will gain a network of encouraging colleagues ready to support you in your studies and beyond.
Akamai is committed to complying with COVID-19 requirements in the countries where it operates. For roles subject to vaccination mandates, we require proof of vaccination or an approved exemption, if permitted, as a condition of employment. We will provide additional details regarding our vaccine record submission and exemption request protocols during the hiring and onboarding process.
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