Senior II Software Engineer – Linux Kernel Development

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Massachusetts.

📋 Description

• Create new functionalities to enhance the performance, reliability, and security of the Akamai Cloud Platform.

• Transition Akamai modifications to the latest versions of the Linux kernel.

• Diagnose and resolve issues within intricate testing and production environments.

• Improve build and testing automation for Continuous Testing processes.

• Collaborate with teams in platform, application development, testing, and hardware development.

• Engage with the open-source community to contribute upstream.

• Keep abreast of changes in the upstream Linux kernel, operating system updates, and rising industry trends.

• Construct, maintain, and enhance Akamai's tailored Linux kernel.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of pertinent experience.

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent qualification.

• Over 3 years of software development experience in C, concentrating on Linux kernel development.

• Proficiency in Perl, Python, or Shell scripting.

• Strong understanding of Linux kernel internals.

• Experience in Linux kernel debugging.

• Familiarity with at least two of the following: memory management, filesystems, block IO, TCP/IP stack, KVM.

• Knowledge of x86 and ARM CPU architectures.

• Competence in concurrent programming, data structures, algorithms, complexity analysis, and network protocols such as TCP/UDP/IP, Ethernet, QUIC, and HTTP/TLS.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual bonus or incentives.

• Equity awards.

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

• Healthcare coverage.

• 401K savings plan.

• Company holidays.

• Vacation provided as Paid Time Off (PTO).

• Sick leave.

• Parental leave.

• Employee assistance program.

• Support for mental and financial wellness.

• FlexBase work options: at home, in an office, or a mix of both.