> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1718507-senior-software-engineer-c](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1718507-senior-software-engineer-c). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Software Engineer (C++) - **Company:** Akamai Technologies - **Location:** Topeka, KS, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Unix, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Code Review, Computer Programming, Software Debugging, Linux, Distributed Computing Environment, Distributed Systems, Regression Testing - **Published:** July 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13604483 ## About the Role + Have 5 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree or its equivalent experience + Have an active security clearance. + Possess experience working in networking, cloud, or distributed computing environment. + Demonstrate experience programming with C++. + Have working knowledge with Linux or UNIX operating systems. + Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills and ability to write design documentation ## Description Are you a Senior Software Engineer who loves solving complex problems? Do you relish the opportunity to create solutions and make an impact? Join our innovative Security Technology Group Our Security Edge team designs and develops software that runs one of the world's largest distributed systems. This network allows us to solve problems at a scale that few others can approach. We take pride in helping our customers protect their web sites and transactions over the Internet. Partner with the best As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll analyze the software running on production networks, identify improvements and propose cost-cutting solutions. Collaborating throughout the organization, you'll support multiple products and deliver on the design of customer solutions. You'll ensure our customers manage their security traffic in a more reliable and scalable way. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be responsible for: + Investigating customer escalations and providing mitigation. + Working on tooling to automate production debugging. + Setting up continuous production profiling, identifying areas of cost reduction, and proposing new designs. + Creating and enhancing features and functionality, from conception and design through to testing and deployment. + Validating the result of cost reduction and providing benchmark results. + Conducting code reviews and helping other engineers to optimize their code. + Working with development and system QA teams to create regression tests that cover changes to our software. ## Related Videos - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Node and Package Security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2138-wearedevelopers-live-node-and-package-security) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Are Code Reviews Worth It? Insights from 16 Years of Review Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1135-are-code-reviews-worth-it-insights-from-16-years-of-review-data) - [What the Heck is Edge Computing Anyway?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/593-what-the-heck-is-edge-computing-anyway) - [The Time Paradox: Building Timezone-Safe Python/Django Applications](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1915-the-time-paradox-building-timezone-safe-python-django-applications) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [The Best Software Developer Blogs to Read](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/156-the-best-software-developer-blogs-to-read) - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)