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Akamai Technologies - Cambridge, MA
posted 2 months ago
Full-time - Mid Level
Cambridge, MA
Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services
About the position
The Hardware Systems Engineer will be a key member of Akamai's Server Team, responsible for developing new hardware platforms that support Akamai's global CDN and Cloud services. This role involves engaging in the entire server development life cycle, from conception to manufacturing and deployment, ensuring the delivery of high-quality and reliable systems for developers and customers.
Responsibilities
- Designing, creating, and realizing next-generation servers for Akamai's CDN and Cloud Compute platforms.
- Collaborating with industry partners and internal teams to design performant, efficient, and reliable servers.
- Engaging with new computing and networking technology standards.
- Specifying, validating, and hands-on troubleshooting of prototype next-gen computing hardware and firmware for new product introduction.
- Driving resolutions to hardware failures in operational and manufacturing environments, including identification, diagnosis, impact analysis, resolution, and prevention.
- Designing and executing targeted tests to accurately reproduce and analyze system behaviors.
Requirements
- 8+ years of relevant experience in hardware engineering.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or a related field.
- Skilled in 3+ of the following: Bash, Perl, C, SQL, Python, PKI, Linux, Networking.
- Proficient with source control.
- Experience with the configuration, design, and validation of x86 based server hardware and related technologies, standards, and protocols such as Ethernet, TCP/IP, PCIe, NVMe, DDR.
- Experience driving technical requirements with vendors, subcontractors, and manufacturers, with excellent communication and documentation skills.
- Experience with benchmarking and performance optimization of CPUs, NICs, or hardware accelerators.
- Independent, solution-driven mindset, adaptable to a fast-changing environment.
Benefits
- Health benefits
- Financial benefits
- Family benefits
- Flexible working options
- Opportunities for growth and development
