Hardware Engineer

Hardware Engineer

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Are you ready to define the next generation of cloud server architecture?

Do you enjoy hands‑on hardware bring‑up?

Join our Server Team! Our Hardware Engineering team designs, qualifies, and scales the server platforms that power Akamai Cloud. We partner closely with OEM/ODM manufacturers to deliver reliable, efficient, and secure platforms from concept through global deployment.

You’ll be responsible for creating, designing and realizing the next‑generation servers for Akamai’s CDN and Cloud Compute platforms. In this role, you will test and validate hardware server components and systems to ensure they meet our performance and quality standards.

• Testing next‑generation server hardware platforms and components for performance, power and reliability.
• Documenting and reporting results, identifying defects and recommending improvements.
• Diagnosing and resolving hardware issues in both engineering and manufacturing environments in collaboration with internal and external teams.
• Developing, maintaining, and enhancing test scripts to validate existing and upcoming hardware features.
• Keeping up to date with new computing, networking, storage and hardware acceleration technology standards.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have 2 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or a related field.
• Demonstrate an understanding of computer architecture, server hardware components, firmware and operating systems.
• Have experience with Linux environments and scripting, ideally with Bash or Python.
• Have hands‑on experience with embedded systems and debugging with lab tools.
• Have experience with standards, protocols and related technologies such as:
  Ethernet, TCP/IP, PCIe, NVMe, DDR and GPU architectures.
• Have problem solving, documentation, and communication skills.
• Possess an independent, solution‑driven mindset, adaptable to a fast‑changing environment.

Flex Base, Akamai’s 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. Flex Base, 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.

This role will require your presence in our Cambridge office 5 days a week. Applicants should be aware that this office attendance will be required.

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Akamai powers and protects life online. Leading companies worldwide choose Akamai to build, deliver, and secure their digital experiences helping billions of people live, work, and play every day. With the world’s most distributed compute platform from cloud to edge we make it easy for customers to develop and run applications, while we keep experiences closer to users and threats farther away.

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company with a global reach and exciting services and clients? Come join us and grow with a team of people who will energize and inspire you!

Akamai Technologies is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer that values the strength that diversity brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race/ethnicity, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected group status.

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