Software Engineer II – Network Software Engineering

Would you like to build software that powers next-generation networking platforms?

Would you like to work close to the hardware and shape how modern networks operate?

Join our Network Software Engineering Team!

The Network Software Engineering team designs and develops software powering next-generation switching platforms built on modern ASICs. Our team works at the intersection of networking protocols, system software, and hardware to build scalable and high-performance networking systems. We develop key components of a custom networking software stack that enables advanced switching platforms and modern network infrastructure.

Partner with the best

You will participate in the full software development lifecycle of networking software running on next-generation switching platforms. In this role you will collaborate with global engineering teams, work close to the hardware layer, and contribute to high-performance networking software.

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

• Designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software components for networking platforms
• Implementing networking features and system functionality for modern switching platforms
• Collaborating with hardware, platform, and network engineering teams
• Contributing to system debugging, performance optimization, and platform bring-up
• Learning about our networking platforms, architecture, and software stack as required for your role

Do what you love

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have a good knowledge of computer networking fundamentals (L2/L3)
• Have programming experience in C++
• Have familiarity with Linux systems and development environments
• Understand embedded systems, network hardware architectures and optical networking fundamentals - would be an asset
• Communicate effectively in English, both spoken and written
• Have experience with scripting languages such as Python or Bash - would be an asset 

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. 

Learn what makes Akamai a great place to work

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 make a real difference in a company with a global reach and exciting services and clients? Come join us and grow with a team of people who will energize and inspire you!