Principal Software Development Engineer in Test

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.

Requirements

• 12 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree or its equivalent.
• Experience in software validation/development in C with a solid focus on Linux kernel infrastructure and experience in scripting (Python/Shell/Perl).
• A deep understanding of Linux kernel internals (KVM, virtio drivers, cgroups, memory management, file systems, block IO, ethernet drivers, and TCP/IP stack).
• Extensive experience with Linux kernel debugging tools, performance benchmarking, and continuous testing/CI frameworks.
• A motivated self-starter and established technical leader who thrives on collaborating with others to solve highly complex infrastructure challenges.

About the Role

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. Partner with the best.

Qualifications

• Passionate about system performance, reliability, and security.
• Excited about the opportunity to improve the platform running Akamai's AI and Compute platform.

Skills

• Strong programming skills in C.
• Experience with Linux kernel internals and debugging tools.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Shell, and Perl.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

Benefits

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Pay

For US based candidates only - the base salary for this position ranges from $169,300 - $304,700/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).

Schedule

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).