Software Engineer Principal - Remote Poland

Do you have a passion for making systems run as efficiently as possible?

Does it bother you when they don't?

Join our innovative team

Our Linux Performance team is a specialized group that improves performance and efficiency of Akamai's Intelligent Platform. Our Linux Engineering team provides the Linux kernel and operating system innovation for the Akamai global distributed network (300,000+ servers deployed in 1000+ networks and 100+ countries).

Shape the future of performance at Akamai

People who do best are the ones who seek challenges, possess a passion for learning, and have demonstrated ability to pose and solve truly difficult problems. The job requires a combination of system design, programming and debugging skills, an obsession with code quality, and independence. You must have a passion to get things done quickly and get them done right.

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

• Analyzing system performance, identify problems, design, develop, and implement solutions
• Extending metrics collection and create visualizations to better quantify systems performance
• Building tooling to help identify system performance problems faster
• Training other Akamai engineers to identify performance issues
• Working with teams across the company to implement your solutions

Do what you love

To be successful in this role you will :

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.

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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 :

Our benefit plan options are designed to meet your individual needs and budget, both today and in the future.