Principal Software Engineer Lead

To be successful in this role you will:

Have 12+ years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Demonstrate expertise in networking protocolsTCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and VLANswith proven experience designing and deploying secure network infrastructures.

Demonstrate expertise in VPN software, virtual appliances, hypervisors, cloud platforms, and identity and access management protocols and tools.

Demonstrate expertise in security standards, frameworks, and best practices, with familiarity in NIST standards and FedRAMP compliance knowledge.

Demonstrate proficiency in programming languages like C, C++, Python, or Go, focusing on implementing and adhering to secure coding practices.

Demonstrate knowledge of developing on-premises and cloud-based appliances while addressing associated security challenges effectively.

Solve intricate network and security challenges with expertise while utilizing analytical skills to effectively address and resolve technical issues.

Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills while adapting to changing priorities and collaborating effectively across diverse teams.

At Akamai, we make life better for billions of people, trillions of times a day. Whether you're streaming live events, scrolling social media, watching your favorite series, or managing your savings, we're the engine behind the scenes. We provide the world's most distributed platform from Cloud to Edge to help the giants of the digital world work faster and stay more secure, making the internet a better experience for everyone. Our focus is simple: Cloud and Edge: Running apps closer to users for instant performance. Security : Neutralizing threats before they ever reach your data. Content Delivery : Scaling the world's biggest moments without a glitch. AI : Enabling our customers to build, secure, and scale AI apps on the world's most distributed cloud platform. At Akamai, we don't just support the internet; we power and protect it, because behind every great digital experience is a massive hidden challenge. And we're the ones who solve it. When millions of people hit play or pay, Akamai ensures it just works.

Akamai's FlexBase program is yet another way we show our commitment to providing employees with an exceptional workplace experience. It's not about telling employees where to work; it's about supporting employees to do their best work. We trust our incredible employees to work in ways that suit them best: at home, in an office, or a combination of both.

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