Rust Job: Software Engineer II

Are you excited by an opportunity to contribute to software behind the largest global edge network?

Are you interested in developing security services and making code more secure and maintainable?

Join our Platform Team

We are a group of engineers who develop systems that support and secure Akamai's global network. Our systems provide data security, server integrity, network access, and secure communications infrastructure. This is an opportunity to build software that enables one of the largest delivery platforms in the world!

Partner with the best

In your role as a Software Engineer in the Platform Security Engineering team you'll be taking care of a portfolio of components related to network access, communication and security. You will partner with architecture, quality engineering, service performance and support teams throughout the software lifecycle to provide best possible services for our internal consumers.

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

• Maintaining existing software and keeping it compliant as well as designing, implementing and testing new features
• Improving safety and stability of services; spotting and eliminating problems and risks; writing maintainable and secure code
• Collaborating with consumers to understand and address their needs; partnering with other teams for effectiveness and efficiency
• Progressing into Subject Matter Expert for a part of the teams component portfolio.
• Conducting code and design reviews with peers; documenting your work for the benefit of users and other team members; influencing teams efforts on process improvement

Do what you love

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have experience in one or more general purpose languages. C++, Java, Python or Rust
• Have experience with the full software development life cycle, including code reviews, release and support
• Have experience in working with Linux/Unix-like operating systems.
• Demonstrate the ability to think thoroughly with attention to detail as required in developing security-related applications
• Demonstrate openness and flexibility to learn new technologies; approach changes with agility and growth mindset
• Demonstrate familiarity with Internet protocols including TCP/IP, HTTP, DNS, TLS/SSL. Have familiarity with Public Key Infrastructure concepts (public/private keys, signing, trust)
• Have knowledge of SQL/noSQL databases is a plus

Work in a way that works for you

We recognize that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best can vary for each person.

This is a flexible role and may be performed at your home and/or the local Akamai office (in the country advertised). We are happy to discuss working options in this role and encourage you to speak with your recruiter in more detail when you apply.

Working with us

At Akamai, were 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, youll 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

Innovating on a global scale, we deliver our customers a fast, smart and secure intelligent edge platform. Working against a backdrop of digital collaboration, our highly skilled teams build progressive solutions that have the scope to transform entertainment, business, and life in ways that we have yet to imagine.

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!
Akamai Technologies is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength that diversity brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race/ethnicity, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected group status.
Akamai is committed to complying with COVID-19 requirements in the countries where it operates. For locations or roles subject to vaccination mandates, we require proof of vaccination, if permitted, as a condition of employment. We will provide additional details regarding our vaccine record submission protocols during the hiring and onboarding process.
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