Software Development Engineer in Test II

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

📋 Description

• Oversee the testing strategy for Akamai's custom Linux kernel.

• Create, implement, and expand automated testing frameworks for hardware compatibility, performance, reliability, and security.

• Develop testing suites for new hardware designs.

• Assist in adapting Akamai modifications to updated versions of the Linux kernel and VM infrastructure software.

• Diagnose, isolate, and resolve intricate low-level system issues in testing and simulated production settings.

• Design and improve build and test automation infrastructure to ensure robust continuous integration and testing.

• Acquire new technical skills alongside senior engineers and enhance the quality standards of the testing organization.

• Confirm feature functionality and optimize the performance of Akamai's global AI and Compute platform.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification.

• Strong proficiency in Python, Shell, or Perl scripting.

• Some experience in software validation using C.

• Knowledge of Linux kernel internals, including PCIe, GPU hardware, Ethernet devices, KVM, virtio, cgroups, memory management, file systems, block I/O, and TCP/IP stack.

• Familiarity with x86 and server-class ARM64 architectures.

• Experience with Linux kernel and hardware debugging tools.

• Understanding of performance benchmarking.

• Experience with continuous testing and CI frameworks.

• Citizenship is not a requirement.

• Security clearance is not necessary.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual bonus or incentives.

• Equity awards.

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

• 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.

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