Software Engineer II

Akamai•Cambridge, MA

7h•Remote

About The Position

Are you excited about working with cutting-edge technologies? Are you a software developer who loves solving complex problems? Join our Edge Applications Engineering Team Our team builds and maintains the software infrastructure powering Akamai's global edge network, one of the world's largest distributed systems serving billions of daily requests. We develop mission-critical platform applications that enable secure, high-performance traffic delivery and integrate seamlessly across Akamai's product ecosystem, forming the backbone for all customer-facing offerings. Partner with the best As a Software Engineer II, your code will serve high-traffic, global applications while you gain deep expertise in large-scale system design, performance engineering, and emerging technologies that define the future of Akamai's products and services.

Requirements

Have 2 years of full stack experience and a Bachelor's in Computer Science or related field
Be proficient in Python, Java, and TypeScript with Spring, Angular, and Flask frameworks
Possess solid foundation in SQL and NoSQL databases including PostgreSQL and Cassandra
Demonstrate solid understanding of distributed systems, algorithms, data structures, and object-oriented programming
Have excellent verbal and written communication skills across technical and business stakeholders
Have experience with CI/CD systems like Jenkins and AI code editors like GitHub Copilot
Have hands-on experience with AI models, RAG, and LangGraph or equivalent technologies
Be familiar with load balancers and message queues in production environments

Responsibilities

Designing, writing, and automating code supporting product development for millions of users
Contributing to system architecture promoting performance, scalability, availability, security, and resilience.
Reviewing code and collaborating across teams to ensure best practices and delivery
Transforming product specifications into elegant designs with reusable, maintainable components
Debugging complex production issues, handle escalations, and deliver solutions under pressure
Building automation tools to improve efficiency and operational excellence across systems
Working with cutting-edge technology stacks and expanding expertise in AI technologies