Senior 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 updated versions of the Linux kernel.

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues within intricate test and production environments.

• Improve build and test automation for Continuous Testing initiatives.

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

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

• Keep track of changes in the upstream Linux kernel and operating systems, along with emerging industry trends.

• Construct, sustain, and enhance Akamai's customized Linux kernel.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience along with a Bachelor's degree or equivalent.

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

• Proficiency in Perl, Python, or Shell scripting.

• Strong comprehension of Linux kernel internals.

• Experience in debugging the Linux kernel.

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

• Practical knowledge of 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 skills.

🏝️ Benefits

• Healthcare coverage.

• 401K savings plan.

• Company holidays.

• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation.

• Sick leave.

• Parental leave.

• Employee assistance program.

• Support for mental and financial wellness.

• Annual bonuses or incentives.

• Equity awards.

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

• Flexible work arrangements, whether at home, in an office, or a combination of both.