Senior C++ Engineer

Posted 7 Days Ago
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2 Locations
In-Office or Remote
Senior level
Cloud • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
Akamai powers and protects life online by solving the toughest challenges and turning the impossible into the possible.
The Role
The Senior C++ Engineer will build a scalable backend platform, overseeing feature lifecycle from design to release. Responsibilities include writing efficient code and collaborating across teams.
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As a Senior C++ Engineer you will help us build a world class scalable backend platform. You will be responsible for the end-to-end feature lifecycle. You will take ownership for design and architecture, through to implementing, testing and releasing the feature

As a Senior C++ Engineer you will be responsible for:

  • Building a world class scalable backend platform to ensure a robust, stable and high-performing environment
  • Writing reliable, efficient, secure, and scalable code
  • Coding in C++  and Python as the main languages
  • Collaborating with different engineering teams, product teams, and operations while developing one of the most central components of theproduct

Do what you love

To be successful in this role you will:

  • Have good experience in object-oriented software development
  • Demonstrate experience in Backend Development using C++ and Python
  • Have experience in working with Linux based systems
  • Bring expertise in HTTP communication protocols and/or experience in the cybersecurity domain
  • Have passion for debugging and solving complex problems
  • Have experience working with one of the following technologies: RabbitMQ, Postgres, AWS, Docker, K8S
  • Have versatility and the ability to learn and become proficient in new subjects quickly
  • Be a problem solver and can-do approach

Skills Required

  • Experience in object-oriented software development
  • Experience in Backend Development using C++ and Python
  • Experience working with Linux based systems
  • Expertise in HTTP communication protocols and/or experience in cybersecurity
  • Experience with RabbitMQ, Postgres, AWS, Docker, K8S

Akamai Technologies Compensation & Benefits Highlights

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  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Unlimited PTO in the U.S., wellness days, paid volunteering time, and the FlexBase model contribute to broad time‑off flexibility. These practices are described as supporting strong work‑life balance.
  • Parental & Family Support Generous paid parental leaves, paid family care leave, subsidized backup childcare, and inclusive family‑building benefits via Carrot form a comprehensive family support suite. Coverage spans fertility support through caregiving resources.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) with a substantial company match and immediate vesting, plus Roth and Mega Backdoor Roth options, underpin long‑term savings. These features provide reliable long‑term savings opportunities.

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The Company
HQ: Cambridge, MA
10,285 Employees
Year Founded: 1998

What We Do

At Akamai, we make life better for billions of people, billions of times a day. Every moment, billions of people, all over the world, are using the internet to shop, play games, look after finances, learn remotely, share videos, connect across the world, and so much more. These life-shaping digital experiences wouldn’t be possible without Akamai. We power and protect life online. It’s an extraordinary mission, and our global teams achieve it by solving the toughest challenges, and turning the impossible into the possible. With the world’s most distributed compute platform — from cloud to edge — we make it easy for businesses to develop and run applications, while we keep experiences closer to users and threats farther away. That’s why innovative companies worldwide choose Akamai to build, deliver, and secure their digital experiences. Thanks to our world’s most distributed platform for cloud computing, security, and content delivery. Akamai keeps applications and experiences closer and threats farther away. Devoted, determined problem-solvers who share a passion for technology, we’re always pushing ground-breaking ideas and driving innovation. Do you want to power and protect life online, by solving the toughest challenges with us? Be part of an amazing team!

Why Work With Us

Our people are devoted, determined problem-solvers who share a passion for technology. We find solutions through persistence, and push ground-breaking ideas forward with urgency and courage. This creates an environment where we harness creative energy and drive innovation. We are inclusive and diverse, and we love to collaborate across the world.

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