Site Reliability Engineer II (C++)

Our Security Edge team designs and develops software that runs one of the worlds largest distributed systems. This network allows us to solve problems at a scale that few others can approach. We take pride in helping our customers protect their web sites and transactions over the Internet.

As a Site Reliability Engineer II, youll analyze the software running on production networks, identify improvements and propose cost-cutting solutions. Collaborating throughout the organization, youll support multiple products and deliver on the design of customer solutions. Youll ensure our customers manage their security traffic in a more reliable and scalable way.

As a Site Reliability Engineer II, you will be responsible for :

• Investigating customer escalations and providing mitigation.
• Working on tooling to automate production debugging.
• Setting up continuous production profiling, identifying areas of cost reduction, and proposing new designs.
• Creating and enhancing features and functionality, from conception and design through to testing and deployment.
• Validating the result of cost reduction and providing benchmark results.
• Conducting code reviews and helping other engineers to optimize their code.
• Working with development and system QA teams to create regression tests that cover changes to our software.

Do what you love

To be successful in this role you will :

FlexBase, Akamais Global Flexible Working Program, is based on the principles that are helping us create the best workplace in the world. When our colleagues said that flexible working was important to them, we listened. We also know flexible working is important to many of the incredible people considering joining Akamai. FlexBase, gives 95% of employees the choice to work from their home, their office, or both (in the country advertised). This permanent workplace flexibility program is consistent and fair globally, to help us find incredible talent, virtually anywhere. We are happy to discuss working options for this role and encourage you to speak with your recruiter in more detail when you apply.

We power and protect life online, by solving the toughest challenges, together.

At Akamai, were curious, innovative, collaborative and tenacious. We celebrate diversity of thought and we hold an unwavering belief that we can make a meaningful difference. Our teams use their global perspectives to put customers at the forefront of everything they do, so if you are people-centric, youll thrive here.

Working for you

At Akamai, we will provide you with opportunities to grow, flourish, and achieve great things. Our benefit options are designed to meet your individual needs for today and in the future. We provide benefits surrounding all aspects of your life :