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Akamai Technologies · 19 hours ago

Software Engineer II

Akamai Technologies is a global leader in digital experiences, and they are seeking a Software Engineer II to join their Edge Applications Engineering Team. In this role, you will design and automate code for high-traffic applications and contribute to system architecture while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure best practices in software development.

Cyber SecurityDigital MediaSaaSSoftwareVideo Streaming
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H1B Sponsor Likelynote

Responsibilities

Designing, writing, and automating code supporting product development for millions of users
Contributing to system architecture promoting performance, scalability, availability, security, and resilience
Reviewing code and collaborating across teams to ensure best practices and delivery
Transforming product specifications into elegant designs with reusable, maintainable components
Debugging complex production issues, handle escalations, and deliver solutions under pressure
Building automation tools to improve efficiency and operational excellence across systems
Working with cutting-edge technology stacks and expanding expertise in AI technologies

Qualification

PythonJavaTypeScriptDistributed systemsSQLNoSQLCI/CDAI technologiesObject-oriented programmingLoad balancersMessage queuesCommunication skills

Required

Have 2 years of full stack experience and a Bachelor's in Computer Science or related field
Be proficient in Python, Java, and TypeScript with Spring, Angular, and Flask frameworks
Possess solid foundation in SQL and NoSQL databases including PostgreSQL and Cassandra
Demonstrate solid understanding of distributed systems, algorithms, data structures, and object-oriented programming
Have excellent verbal and written communication skills across technical and business stakeholders
Have experience with CI/CD systems like Jenkins and AI code editors like GitHub Copilot
Have hands-on experience with AI models, RAG, and LangGraph or equivalent technologies
Be familiar with load balancers and message queues in production environments

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

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Akamai is a provider of cloud services that help enterprises provide secure, high-performing user experiences on any device.

H1B Sponsorship

Akamai Technologies has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (219)
2024 (204)
2023 (227)
2022 (236)
2021 (247)
2020 (279)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$2.63B
Key Investors
IVP
2025-05-14Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B
2023-08-15Post Ipo Debt· $1.1B
2001-08-01Post Ipo Equity

Leadership Team

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Tom Leighton
Chief Executive Officer
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Charlie Gero
CTO
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