Job Description

Job Category: Software Engineer
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Do you have what it takes to build the technology of tomorrow?
Work with an amazing global team of innovators!
Join our Zero Trust team protecting Enterprise customers
Our Enterprise Division team develops Security, Identity, and Application Access products for customers. Our solutions provide fast, reliable enterprise application access, mitigating endpoint malware and phishing threats to provide a secure and efficient experience. Our goal is to secure, protect, and accelerate all Enterprise communications as a cloud gateway service.
Partner with the best
As a Senior Software Engineer, develop software for one of the largest distributed systems. Collaborate within the Enterprise division on next-generation zero trust products. Gain expertise in network products and subsystems. Work on exciting tasks requiring focus and creativity. Design innovative, scalable, and reliable zero trust access solutions for enterprise customers.
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Creating and enhancing new features and functionality on a market-leading zero trust-based product
• Working with internal teams to troubleshoot complex problems in our network for our customers
• Using a full Software Development Life Cycle to develop innovative and elegant solutions

Do what you love
To be successful in this role you will:

• Have a bachelor's degree in Computer Science (or equivalent)
• Have 4+ years of experience developing and debugging applications in C, C++/Go.
• Demonstrate a good understanding of networking and internet protocols such as TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS
• Demonstrate expertise in AAA protocols, such as OIDC or SAML.
• Gain experience or knowledge in Active Directory, LDAP, Redis, and Public Key Infrastructure for effective technical proficiency and system integration.
• Demonstrate expertise with network security tools such as VPN, Load Balancer, Secure Web Gateway, CASB, Firewall, or Reverse Proxy.

Work in a way that works for you
FlexBase, Akamai's Global Flexible Working Program, is based on the principles that are helping us create the best workplace in the world. When our colleagues said that flexible working was important to them, we listened. We also know flexible working is important to many of the incredible people considering joining Akamai. FlexBase, gives 95% of employees the choice to work from their home, their office, or both (in the country advertised). This permanent workplace flexibility program is consistent and fair globally, to help us find incredible talent, virtually anywhere. We are happy to discuss working options for this role and encourage you to speak with your recruiter in more detail when you apply.
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We power and protect life online, by solving the toughest challenges, together.
At Akamai, we're curious, innovative, collaborative and tenacious. We celebrate diversity of thought and we hold an unwavering belief that we can make a meaningful difference. Our teams use their global perspectives to put customers at the forefront of everything they do, so if you are people-centric, you'll thrive here.
Working for you
At Akamai, we will provide you with opportunities to grow, flourish, and achieve great things. Our benefit options are designed to meet your individual needs for today and in the future. We provide benefits surrounding all aspects of your life:

• Your health
• Your finances
• Your family
• Your time at work
• Your time pursuing other endeavors

Our benefit plan options are designed to meet your individual needs and budget, both today and in the future.
About us
Akamai powers and protects life online. Leading companies worldwide choose Akamai to build, deliver, and secure their digital experiences helping billions of people live, work, and play every day. With the world's most distributed compute platform from cloud to edge we make it easy for customers to develop and run applications, while we keep experiences closer to users and threats farther away.
Join us
Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company with a global reach and exciting services and clients? Come join us and grow with a team of people who will energize and inspire you!

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