Akamai Technologies · 1 day ago
Senior Solutions Engineer - API Security
Cambridge, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$109K/yr - $226K/yr
8+ years expAkamai Technologies is a leading company that powers and protects life online. They are seeking a Senior Solutions Engineer to empower organizations in protecting their API ecosystems by acting as a trusted advisor and expert in API security strategies.
Cyber SecurityDigital MediaSaaSSoftwareVideo Streaming
Responsibilities
Owning the technical sales lifecycle, including discovery, solution design, and delivery of compelling product demonstrations
Translating complex technical concepts into practical/impactful use cases for diverse audiences from technical engineers to C-level executives
Serving as the go-to expert on API security for customers, internal teams, and partners
Educating sales teams and other stakeholders on API security trends, threats, and best practices
Acting as the technical point of contact for customers during their pre-sales journey, ensuring success and satisfaction
Gathering customer requirements and work closely with product and engineering teams to align solutions to customer needs
Presenting Akamai's API security vision and best practices at industry conferences, webinars, and customer workshops
Partnering with sales, product management, and engineering teams to drive alignment and continuously improve the customer experience
Qualification
Required
Have 8yrs of relevant experience and a Bachelors degree in Computer Science, MIS, Engineering, or it's equivalent
Have excellent knowledge of APIs, API gateways, web application firewalls (WAF), and API security practices
Have proven experience in a technical pre-sales, solution architecture, or related role in cybersecurity or API-related fields
Display proficiency in internet technologies, including TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, SSL/TLS, and RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and more
Possess hands-on experience with scripting languages such as Python, JavaScript, or Bash
Display familiarity with cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP) and cloud-native architectures
Have experience deploying and managing Kubernetes clusters and containerized applications
Possess exceptional presentation skills and ability to explain complex concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
Benefits
Healthcare
401K savings plan
Company holidays
Vacation (in the form of PTO)
Sick time
Family friendly benefits including parental leave
Employee assistance program including a focus on mental and financial wellness
Company
Akamai Technologies
Akamai is a provider of cloud services that help enterprises provide secure, high-performing user experiences on any device.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.63BKey Investors
IVP
2025-05-14Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B
2023-08-15Post Ipo Debt· $1.1B
2001-08-01Post Ipo Equity
Leadership Team
Tom Leighton
Chief Executive Officer
Charlie Gero
CTO
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