Architect - Infrastructure Systems

Akamai•Cambridge, MA

6d•$146,400 - $263,600

About The Position

The Senior Architect will contribute to infrastructure control-plane capabilities by analyzing operational data, evaluating solution tradeoffs, and developing production-grade software to optimize shared compute and delivery platforms. The role combines quantitative modeling, algorithm and decision-logic design, software development, and strategic technical advisory. It works closely with software engineers, domain experts, engineering leaders, system architects, and senior executives to translate architectural ideas into production capabilities.

Requirements

At least 8 years of relevant experience.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
Experience developing, debugging, and extending production-grade software using Python.
Experience working with SQL datasets.
Solid quantitative and algorithmic problem-solving skills, including the ability to independently drive solutions to ambiguous technical challenges.
Familiarity with standard software development practices, including version control, automated testing, code review, and system debugging.
Knowledge of mathematical optimization, simulation modeling, infrastructure control planes, or container management systems.

Responsibilities

Translate product, platform, and operational requirements into quantitative models and well-defined technical problems.
Design algorithms and decision logic for capacity allocation, resource scheduling, and infrastructure placement.
Develop and extend production-grade Python components and data pipelines that support decision systems.
Analyze operational datasets with Python and SQL to evaluate platform behavior and validate solutions.
Provide strategic guidance and technical advisory to engineering leaders, system architects, and senior executives.
Collaborate with software engineers and domain experts to turn architectural ideas into production capabilities.