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# Senior Software Engineer

- **Company:** Akamai Technologies
- **Location:** Montpelier, VT, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $186,160.0 - $218,600.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Computing Platforms, Automation of Tests, Cloud Computing, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Custom Software, Database Design, Web Development, MapReduce, Information Retrieval, Internet Security, Python (Programming Language), Network Security, E2e Testing, Akamai, Software Engineering, Software Systems, SQL Databases, Data Processing, Information Technology
- **Published:** October 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/0C0DE6948C2E4DC9A27B82B4FFD17A38/job/

## About the Role

Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Information Systems, IT, or Telecommunications Engineering.

Must Have: Any prior academic or professional experience with the following: Parallel data processing in MapReduce, network security, information retrieval, database design & analysis, algorithms, web application development, languages such as Java & Python, SQL, and Linux/Unix platforms.

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

## Description

Akamai Technologies, Inc. is hiring for the following role in Cambridge, MA (multiple openings): Senior Software Engineer Perform software engineering duties in furtherance of design and implementation of custom software applications in the realms of internet security, content delivery, APIs, and/or cloud computing; design, implement, automate, and support all aspects of the product; participate in the architecture, design, development, testing, implementation, maintenance, and support of software solutions; develop new applications, improve current systems and bring new capabilities to our customers; contribute to our automated test suite, including unit, functional, integration, and end-to-end tests in labs and QA environments; improve current functionality and bring new features to the software platform. Telecommuting permitted from anywhere within the United States. [AG0233]