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Akamai Technologies

Senior Software Engineer

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Hiring Remotely in United States
138K-219K Annually
Senior level
In-Office or Remote
Hiring Remotely in United States
138K-219K Annually
Senior level
Develop secure cloud software and unit tests, build security capabilities and end-to-end systems, and apply secure design principles such as least privilege and defense in depth. The role requires expertise in cloud security architecture, identity and access management, network security, cryptography, PKI, vulnerability management, threat modeling, application security testing, incident response, monitoring, and security documentation.
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Job Title: Senior Software Engineer
Work Location: 145 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02142
Job Description:
Akamai Technologies, Inc. is hiring for the following role in Cambridge, MA (multiple openings): Senior Software Engineer Developing software and unit tests. Developing security capabilities across cloud computing software stack. Contributing to security features to existing systems and implement new end to end systems where none exist. Implementing secure software design principles such as least privilege and defense in depth. Delivering production code in industry standard programming languages. Mastering new cloud and networking technologies. Telecommuting permitted from anywhere within the United States. [AG1132]
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Required Qualification:
Master’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Information Systems, IT, or Telecommunications Engineering, plus one (1) year of experience in the job offered or closely related technical role. Must have: Any prior academic or professional experience with the following: Threat Modeling; Vulnerability Management; Secure system and software design; Cloud Security Architecture; Identity and access management; Network Security Fundamentals; Incidence response lifecycle; Cryptography; PKI and certificate management; Static and Dynamic application security testing; Security monitoring and log analysis; and Security documentation and reporting.
About us
At Akamai, we make life better for billions of people, trillions of times a day. Whether you're streaming live events, scrolling social media, watching your favorite series, or managing your savings, we're the engine behind the scenes. We provide the world's most distributed platform from Cloud to Edge to help the giants of the digital world work faster and stay more secure, making the internet a better experience for everyone.

Our focus is simple:
Cloud and Edge: Running apps closer to users for instant performance.
Security: Neutralizing threats before they ever reach your data.
Content Delivery: Scaling the world's biggest moments without a glitch.
AI: Enabling our customers to build, secure, and scale AI apps on the world's most distributed cloud platform.

At Akamai, we don't just support the internet; we power and protect it, because behind every great digital experience is a massive hidden challenge. And we're the ones who solve it. When millions of people hit play or pay, Akamai ensures it just works.

Benefits at Akamai: We support your health, well-being, finances, and life beyond work. See our benefits.

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Compensation

Akamai is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. For US based candidates only - the base salary for this position ranges from $138,237-$218,600 /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.

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