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# Senior Software Development Engineer in Test

- **Company:** Akamai Technologies
- **Location:** Lansing, MI, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $139,797.0 - $218,600.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), JavaScript (Programming Language), Automation of Tests, C++ (Programming Language), Code Coverage, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Distributed Systems, Internet Protocol, Python (Programming Language), Akamai, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, System Testing, Performance Testing, Git, Information Technology, Software Version Control, SDET
- **Published:** August 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/A363952CE4164761A88C90FD9BD9369B/job/

## About the Role

Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Information Systems, Information Technology, Telecommunications Systems Management, or Telecommunications, plus two (2) years of experience in the job offered or closely related engineering role.

Alternatively, employer will accept a Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Information Systems, Information Technology, Telecommunications Systems Management, or Telecommunications, plus five (5) of experience in the job offered or closely related engineering role.

Must have two (2) years of experience with the following: QA testing and development using Python, C++, Javascript, or SQL; test automation framework development; CI/CD; performing root cause analysis; functional, stability, integration, or performance testing; and Git, mercurial source control management, presto, or testrail.

## Description

Akamai Technologies, Inc. is hiring for the following role in Cambridge, MA (multiple openings): Senior Software Development Engineer in Test. Perform software QA/testing duties in furtherance of solving critical software automation and verification problems in a distributed systems environment; work with developers and other QA teams on system-wide automation infrastructure; contribute to system test plans to ensure highly effective test coverage and automation; create and deploy automated system tests to replicate real world scenarios; improve testing methodologies and procedures to enhance test automation efficiency; review product and system design requirements to verify accuracy of test plans and test cases; develop test automation using coding and software development; solve large scale distributed systems problems; work with related internet technologies. Telecommuting permitted from anywhere within the United States. [AG1394]


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