Are you excited about working with cutting-edge network technologies?
Are you someone who likes to build hardware in your free time?
Join our Server Team
Akamai's Infrastructure Engineering & Operations organization builds and maintains Akamai's Platformone of the world's largest distributed platforms. Our Server Hardware Engineering team is responsible for designing, qualifying, and testing servers destined for our growing network.
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You will be designing, qualifying, testing and documenting new BMC firmware for Akamai servers destined for our growing network. You will be interacting with our vendors and evaluating pre-release hardware and offering Akamai's input into their future product design. You'll be a part of a team that designs servers and develops firmware for our growing platform consisting of over 300,000 servers in 130 countries.
As a Software Engineer Senior, you will be responsible for:
Evaluating, building, testing and maintaining OpenBMC firmware Creating specifications and design documentation for server hardware Validating pre-production hardware performance and functionality Contributing to software development life cycle from conception to deployment to deliver high quality software solutions Providing feedback to other team members to improve systems and processes Do what you love
To be successful in this role you will:
Have relevant experience and a Bachelor in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or a related field Have experience with one or more of the following: OpenBMC, Yocto, IPMI, Redfish Have experience with the following languages: C/C++, Python, Bash, Rust Have experience with Git or equivalent version control framework Demonstrate proficiency in debugging and troubleshooting both hardware and firmware components Be open for a hybrid work (3 days on-site a week) 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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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.