Multiple Software Engineering Roles

**About Akamai Technologies:** Akamai Technologies is a global leader in content delivery and cloud security. Our Linux Performance Team tackles complex performance challenges across our entire product stack. While many know us for our CDN, over two-thirds of our revenue now comes from security and compute products. You'll work on problems that directly impact millions of users across our cloud platform and security solutions.

Recent projects we've shipped include:
*   Hardware offload of network firewall rules for massive performance gains
*   eBPF tracing implementations across one of the world's largest CDNs

**Key Responsibilities:**
*   Design and implement high-performance systems
*   Optimize network infrastructure for maximum efficiency
*   Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex technical challenges
*   Develop and maintain Linux kernel modules and drivers
*   Profile and optimize system performance bottlenecks
*   Implement innovative solutions using eBPF and DPDK
*   Contribute to the development of Akamai's core networking technologies

**Required Skills:**
*   Proven experience with Linux kernel development
*   Deep understanding of eBPF (Extended Berkeley Packet Filter)
*   Knowledge of DPDK (Data Plane Development Kit)
*   Strong systems programming background (C/C++)
*   Experience with performance optimization techniques
*   Familiarity with network protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, etc.)
*   Excellent debugging and problem-solving skills

**Ideal Candidate:**
*   Passionate about performance optimization and low-level systems programming
*   Experience working on large-scale distributed systems
*   Strong mathematical and analytical abilities
*   Excellent communication and collaboration skills
*   Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment
*   Demonstrated ability to mentor other engineers

**Why Join Us:**
*   Work on cutting-edge performance problems at internet scale
*   Collaborate with brilliant engineers and researchers
*   Impact millions of users worldwide with your work
*   Flexible remote work opportunities across EU and US time zones
*   Competitive compensation and benefits package