Hiring: Senior II Software Development Engineer in Test Company: Akamai Technologies Location: Cambridge, MA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-11 12:56:54 Target Skills & Keywords : Linux, Perl, Python, Shell, TCP/IP About the job Experience: •Have 8 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree or its equivalent •8 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree or its equivalent Required Skills: •Are you passionate about system performance, reliability, and security? •Does the opportunity to improve the platform running Akamai's AI and Compute platform excite you? •As a Senior II SDET, you will lead the test strategy for Akamai's custom Linux kernel. You will design scalable continuous testing infrastructure and troubleshoot complex system issues. This will help validate feature functionality and maximize the performance of a global AI and Compute platform known for its dependability. •Designing, building, and scaling advanced automated test frameworks to validate the performance, reliability, and security of the Akamai Linux kernel for AI and Compute platforms •Developing test suites to validate new custom enhancements and facilitate porting existing Akamai modifications to newer versions of the Linux kernel and VM infrastructure software •Debugging, isolating, and troubleshooting complex, low-level system issues found in a variety of testing and simulated production environments •Architecting and enhancing existing build and test automation infrastructure to achieve robust, continuous integration and testing •Providing technical leadership, setting quality standards, and mentoring junior members of the organization Compensation: •$146,400 - $263,600 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!