Principal Software Development Engineer in Test

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🍂 Massachusetts – Remote

🍂 Massachusetts – Remote

💵 $169.3k - $304.7k / year

⏰ Full Time

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⚙️ Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

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Akamai Technologies

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5001 - 10000 employees

🔒 Cybersecurity

💰 Post-IPO Equity on 2001-07

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.

📋 Description

• Lead the test strategy for Akamai's custom Linux kernel • Design scalable continuous testing infrastructure and troubleshoot complex system issues • Validate feature functionality and maximize the performance of a global AI and Compute platform • Design, build, and scale advanced automated test frameworks to validate performance, reliability, and security of the Akamai Linux kernel • Develop test suites to validate new custom enhancements and facilitate porting existing Akamai modifications to newer versions of the Linux kernel • Debug, isolate, and troubleshoot complex, low-level system issues found in various testing and simulated production environments • Architect and enhance existing build and test automation infrastructure to achieve robust, continuous integration and testing • Provide technical leadership, set quality standards, and mentor junior members of the organization

🎯 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

🏖️ 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