Akamai is looking for a Software Development Engineer in Test II to join its engineering team in a remote U.S. role. This is a strong opportunity for a quality-focused software engineer who enjoys building automated testing solutions, improving product reliability, and working closely with development teams to deliver high-quality technology at scale.
Job Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Company Name | Akamai |
| Role | Software Development Engineer in Test II |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field; relevant software testing and development experience |
| Job Location | Remote – United States |
| Salary | $95,000–$171,000 USD per year |
| Work Type | Remote |
| Job Type | Full-Time |
| Job Level | Mid-Level |
| Industry | Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity & Technology |
Job Description
Our Networks Software Quality Assurance (SQA) team ensures our global platform’s reliability by testing all routing and switching hardware and software used. We build automation infrastructure for qualification testing and collaborate with Networks Engineering teams to validate network topologies. Using our expertise in Internet routing protocols, we maintain consistent availability and peak performance for Akamai’s customers worldwide.
Partner with the best
You will be tasked with solving critical software automation and verification problems in a multi-vendor routing and switching environment. Working with Network Engineering and the Network Architecture teams you will become an expert in Internet scale testing of routing protocols and their implementation.
As a Software Development Engineer in Test II, you will be responsible for:
- Contributing to system test plans to ensure highly effective test coverage & automation
- Creating and deploying automated system tests to replicate real world scenarios
- Improving testing methodologies and procedures to enhance test automation efficiency
- Reviewing product & system design requirements to verify accuracy of test plans and test cases
Do What You Love
To be successful in this role you will:
- Have 2 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related technical field
- Demonstrate experience in developing test automation in Python and Full Stack development
- Have experience in managing and troubleshooting Juniper or Cisco routers and switches
- Demonstrate hands-on Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) experience
- Display experience in IP network design and routing architectures
- Enjoy working as a team, collaborating and solving problems with others
Selection Process
- Application submission and resume screening
- Initial recruiter/HR screening
- Technical interview
- Software testing and automation assessment
- Technical and behavioral interviews with the engineering team
- Final interview and hiring decision
- Offer and background verification
How to Apply
- Review the Software Development Engineer in Test II position and requirements.
- Prepare an updated resume highlighting your software development, testing, automation, and QA experience.
- Submit your application through Akamai’s official careers portal.
- Complete any required assessments or screening steps.
- Attend the interview rounds if shortlisted.
- Follow the instructions provided by Akamai for the next steps.
