Job Description

Do you love leading and motivating successful teams?

Would you like an opportunity to effect change in a leading technology organisation?

Join Platform Security Engineering


Platform Security Engineering develops systems that support and secure Akamai's global network, including traditional Akamai services and new systems in our Linode cloud computing division. Our systems provide data security, server integrity, network access, and secure communications infrastructure. This is an opportunity to lead a team that builds software that enables one of the largest delivery platforms in the world!

Partner with the best


In your role as a Software Engineering Manager in Platform Security Engineering, you'll be taking on a portfolio of components related to network access, communication, and security. You and your team will partner with architecture, quality engineering, and reliability teams to provide the best possible services for our internal consumers.


As an Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Taking ownership of a part of Platform Security Engineering's diverse component portfolio
• Fostering innovation in the team to develop fast, scalable and secure systems
• Handling day-to-day management tasks such as staff 1:1 meetings, performance reviews, and coaching/mentoring
• Collaborating with partners to build an achievable roadmap for enhancing existing software and new software
• Improving safety and stability of services; spotting and eliminating problems and risks
• Ensuring that software built in your group remains testable, monitorable, compliant, and secure

Do what you love


To be successful in this role you will:

• Have a Bachelor's degree & relevant experience in any one languages (C++, Java, Python, Go, or Rust)
• Have 10+yrs experience leading deployment of software to traditional servers as well as to cloud computing environments
• Demonstrate knowledge of at least one of the following Internet protocols: TCP/IP, HTTP, DNS, TLS/SSL, DHCP
• Demonstrate the ability to think thoroughly with attention to detail as required in developing security-related applications
• Possess robust time and project management skills and excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate openness and flexibility to learn new technologies; approach changes with agility and growth mindset

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'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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