Software Engineer II

Title: Software Engineer II - West Coast

Location: United States

Department: Engineering

Job Description:

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.

As a Software Engineer II, you will be responsible for:

• 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

Do what you love

To be successful in this role you will:

• 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

Work in a way that works for you

FlexBase, Akamai's Global Flexible Working Program, is based on the principles that are helping us create the best workplace in the world. When our colleagues said that flexible working was important to them, we listened. We also know flexible working is important to many of the incredible people considering joining Akamai. FlexBase, gives 95% of employees the choice to work from their home, their office, or both (in the country advertised). This permanent workplace flexibility program is consistent and fair globally, to help us find incredible talent, virtually anywhere. We are happy to discuss working options for this role and encourage you to speak with your recruiter in more detail when you apply. 

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We power and protect life online, by solving the toughest challenges, together.

At Akamai, we're curious, innovative, collaborative and tenacious. We celebrate diversity of thought and we hold an unwavering belief that we can make a meaningful difference. Our teams use their global perspectives to put customers at the forefront of everything they do, so if you are people-centric, you'll thrive here.

Working for you

At Akamai, we will provide you with opportunities to grow, flourish, and achieve great things. Our benefit options are designed to meet your individual needs for today and in the future. We provide benefits surrounding all aspects of your life:

• Your health
• Your finances
• Your family
• Your time at work
• Your time pursuing other endeavors

Our benefit plan options are designed to meet your individual needs and budget, both today and in the future.

About us

Akamai powers and protects life online. Leading companies worldwide choose Akamai to build, deliver, and secure their digital experiences helping billions of people live, work, and play every day. With the world's most distributed compute platform from cloud to edge we make it easy for customers to develop and run applications, while we keep experiences closer to users and threats farther away.

Join us

Are you seeking an opportunity to learn and make a real impact in a global technology company? Come join us and learn with a team of people who will energize and inspire you!

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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 $95,000 - $171,000/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.