Principal Software Development Engineer in Test
Akamai•Cambridge, MA
•$169,300 - $304,700•Hybrid
About The Position
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. As a Principal SDET, you will lead the test strategy for Akamai's custom Linux kernel. You will design scalable continuous testing infrastructure and troubleshoot complex system issues. This will help validate feature functionality and maximize the performance of a global AI and Compute platform known for its dependability.
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)
- 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
- Motivated self-starter and established technical leader who thrives on collaborating with others to solve highly complex infrastructure challenges
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
Benefits
- healthcare
- 401K savings plan
- company holidays
- vacation (in the form of PTO)
- sick time
- family friendly benefits including parental leave
- employee assistance program including a focus on mental and financial wellness
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
