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# Hardware Engineer II

- **Company:** Insight Global
- **Location:** Cambridge, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Linux, Ethernet, Firmware, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, PCI Express, Akamai, TCP/IP, Scripting, Test Scripts, Hardware Infrastructure, Nvme
- **Published:** November 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/32723A8C84034A5C857F40CE644ECBD1/job/

## About the Role

5+ years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or a related field -Demonstrate an understanding of computer architecture, server hardware components, firmware and operating systems. -Have experience with Linux environments and scripting, ideally with Bash or Python -Have hands-on experience with embedded systems and debugging with lab tools -Have experience with standards, protocols and related technologies such as: Ethernet, -TCP/IP, PCIe, NVMe, DDR and GPU architectures

## Description

This Hardware Engineer II will work on the design, testing, and validation of next-generation server hardware supporting Akamai's CDN and Cloud Compute platforms. The role is very hands-on and will focus on testing server components for performance, power, and reliability, troubleshooting hardware issues, developing test scripts, and working with internal teams and OEM/ODM manufacturing partners to bring new server platforms from development through deployment. The ideal candidate will have strong server hardware and computer architecture knowledge, Linux and Bash or Python scripting experience, hands-on embedded systems debugging experience, and familiarity with technologies including Ethernet, TCP/IP, PCIe, NVMe, DDR, and GPU architectures.