Hardware Systems Engineer - Office

Are you excited about working with cutting-edge network technologies?

Are you someone who likes to build hardware in your free time?

Join our Server Team!

Our Infrastructure Engineering & Operations organization builds and maintains Akamai's Platform, one of the largest distributed platforms in the world. Our Hardware Engineering team is responsible for designing, qualifying, and validating servers destined for our growing network.

Partner with the best

You will be developing new hardware platforms that power Akamai's global CDN and Cloud services. You'll be at the forefront of our server development life cycle. From conception to manufacturing and deployment, you'll be delivering high-quality, reliable systems for both developers and customers.

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

• Designing, creating and realizing next-generation servers for Akamai's CDN and Cloud Compute platforms
• Collaborating with industry partners and internal teams to design performant, efficient, and reliable servers.
• Engaging with new computing and networking technology standards.
• Specifying, validating, and hands-on troubleshooting of prototype next-gen computing hardware and firmware for new product introduction.
• Driving resolutions to hardware failures in operational and manufacturing environments, including identification, diagnosis, impact analysis, resolution, and prevention
• Designing and executing targeted tests to accurately reproduce and analyze system behaviors.

Do what you love

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have 8+ years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, or a related field
• Be skilled in 3+ of the following: Bash, Perl, C, SQL, Python, PKI, Linux, Networking. Proficient with source control.
• Experience with the configuration, design, and validation of x86 based server hardware; related technologies, standards and protocols such as Ethernet, TCP/IP, PCIe, NVMe, DDR
• Experience driving technical requirements with vendors, subcontractors, and manufacturers, with excellent communication and documentation skills. (OEM/ODM/JDM/CM)
• Experience with benchmarking and performance optimization of CPUs, NICs, or hardware accelerators.
• Be an independent, solution-driven mindset, adaptable to a fast-changing environment.

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

This role will require your presence in our Cambridge office at least a 3 days a week. Applicants should be aware that this office attendance will be required.

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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!

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.

Compensation

Akamai is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary for this position ranges from $106,600 - $221,400/year; a candidate’s salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of annual bonus or incentives, equity awards and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Akamai provides industry-leading benefits including healthcare, 401K savings plan, company holidays, vacation (in the form of PTO), sick time, family friendly benefits including parental leave and an employee assistance program including a focus on mental and financial wellness; Eligibility requirements apply.