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Akamai Technologies

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Cloud Computing • Cybersecurity • Content Delivery

Akamai Technologies is a leading cloud services provider that specializes in delivering security, cloud computing, and content delivery solutions. It offers a range of services such as API security, DDoS protection, and performance optimization for web applications, ensuring secure and reliable user experiences. With a robust global infrastructure, Akamai empowers businesses to streamline their digital presence while safeguarding against various cyber threats and enhancing application performance.

5001 - 10000 employees

🔒 Cybersecurity

💰 Post-IPO Equity on 2001-07

📋 Description

• You will design and develop scalable backend services using microservices, distributed systems, and AI security. • Collaborate with engineers, data scientists, and security experts, to build innovative security solutions for AI and traditional applications. • Designing and optimizing backend systems that support high-performance, secure, and resilient applications at scale. • Building real-time pipelines and analytics frameworks that enable data-driven decision-making and personalized experiences. • Implementing robust protections against modern threats, such as adversarial attacks and data leaks, while maintaining solid privacy guarantees. • Leveraging distributed systems, microservices, and AI/ML techniques to drive innovation across security and recommendation domains. • Working closely with engineers, data scientists, product managers, and security experts to develop impactful, user-centric solutions.

🎯 Requirements

• Have 3+ years of experience in backend development with a deep foundation in Golang, Python and SQL. • Have experience with distributed systems, cloud architectures, microservices, and databases. • Have excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a ever-changing, security-focused environment. • Have hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and containerized environments. • Have knowledge of real-time data processing and event-driven architectures (NATS, Kafka, gRPC, etc.). • Be proficient in cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure. • Be familiar with AI/ML security concepts, adversarial threats, and API security.

🏖️ Benefits

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