Are you passionate about distributed systems?
Do you love to get into the details of complex systems?
Join our Mapping Engineering Team!
Mapping is the foundational technology of Akamai's platform. This system is responsible for load balancing worldwide user traffic among the infrastructure of 300 000 servers deployed in thousands locations around the world. The system consists of dozens of software components working real time on large data sets to control how end users interact with the platform
Partner with the best
Our team is responsible for developing core algorithms of the Mapper system that contributes to the global load balancing efficiency. We are also involved in developing analytics that measure the performance of the system and determine directions for its further evolution in a data-driven way.
As a Software Engineer II, you will be responsible for:

• Designing and developing software according to the highest standards
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary Akamai teams and industry partners
• Learning about our distributed systems, products, and the technical stack as necessary for your role

Do what you love
To be successful in this role you will:

• Have solid background in C/C++ programming
• Be able to solve large-scale distributed systems problems using data structures and complex algorithms
• Be familiar with Linux environment and internals (networking, security)
• Have some experience with Python
• Possess good knowledge about L3 Computer Networks (routing)

Work in a way that works for you
Flex Base, 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. Flex Base, 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.
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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.

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