Lead Principal Architect for Virtualization and Cloud-Native Technologies

Do you want to lead the future of cloud computing?

Are you enthusiastic about architecting and designing the backbone of our Compute Platform for Infrastructure-as-a-Service and Kubernetes-based offerings?

Join Akamai Cloud and make an impact!

Akamai's Cloud Technology Group (CTG) is responsible for creating, maintaining, and operating our public cloud platform. Our goal is to accelerate innovation by simplifying cloud computing, making it scalable, affordable, and accessible. We develop a diverse range of applications and services for our customers, focusing on enhancing their experience.

Be part of an innovative team

As a Lead Principal Architect, you will leverage your expertise in Operating Systems, Hypervisors, Virtual Machines, and Containers, with a deep understanding of Cloud-Native principles, to spearhead the architecture and design of next-generation infrastructure services. You will integrate closely with engineering development teams and serve as a key contributor to the Compute system architecture.

In this role, your key responsibilities will include:

Taking charge of system design and implementation, guiding engineering efforts while maintaining alignment with overall objectives.

Collaborating with product managers and architects to shape product direction and vision.

Influencing and contributing to the engineering roadmap through partnerships with product and engineering management, as well as other stakeholders.

Promoting best practices, sharing knowledge, and providing mentorship to team members.

Working in an Agile environment with engineering teams to foster innovation, rapid development cycles, and effective communication.

What you need to thrive in this position:

A minimum of 15 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent.

Extensive experience in developing large-scale, fault-tolerant production services using Virtualization and Cloud-Native technologies (e.g., qemu, kvm, Kubernetes, Cilium).

Advanced understanding of Kubernetes concepts such as Operator/Controller patterns and custom resources.

Solid knowledge of operating systems, containers, and associated technologies (e.g., systemd, docker, containerd, ArgoCD).

Significant expertise in Linux, Go, Python, and Bash.

A strong understanding of SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS, with experience using one or more public cloud services.

About Us

At Akamai, we enhance the digital experience for billions of people every day. Whether you're watching live events, scrolling through social media, or managing your finances, we power the online activities you enjoy. Our platform is built to support the giants of the digital world, ensuring faster performance and robust security.

Our focus areas include:

Cloud and Edge: Optimizing application performance closer to users. Security: Proactively neutralizing threats to protect your data. Content Delivery: Ensuring seamless scalability during the biggest moments. AI: Enabling customers to build, secure, and scale AI applications on our distributed cloud platform. At Akamai, we're not just a part of the internet; we drive and protect it, solving the complex challenges behind every exceptional digital experience.

Compensation and Benefits

Akamai is dedicated to equitable compensation practices. For candidates in the US, the base salary for this position ranges from $200,000 to $360,000 per year, depending on factors such as experience, skills, and location. Compensation for international candidates will differ. The package may include performance bonuses, equity awards, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), along with comprehensive benefits, including healthcare, 401K, paid time off, parental leave, and support for mental and financial wellness. Eligibility criteria apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Akamai Technologies is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity in the workplace and encourage all qualified applicants to apply without discrimination based on gender, identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status.