Hardware Engineer II

Join our Server Team!

Akamai's Infrastructure Engineering & Operations organisation builds and maintains Akamai's Platform one of the world's largest distributed platforms. Our Server Hardware Engineering team is responsible for designing, qualifying, and testing servers destined for our growing network.

Partner with the best

As a Hardware Engineer, you will develop and qualify new server hardware platforms. You also will be creating new software and automation frameworks for testing these new hardware and embedded software to run on hardware destined for Akamai's growing network. You'll be a part of a team that designs servers and develops firmware for our growing platform consisting of over 300,000 servers in 130 countries.

• Qualifying and acceptance testing of server components
• Cooperating with Vendors and Vendor management of OEM and ODM servers
• Contributing to the hardware development life cycle by providing consistent test solutions and automations for developed servers
• Developing systems responsible for testing x86 server hardware and embedded software
• Providing feedback and taking ownership in improving systems and processes
• Collaborating with industry partners and internal teams to design performant, efficient, and reliable computing systems

• Possess a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in Automation, Robotics, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or Electronics and Telecommunication fields.
• Have experience with Linux as well as in the following languages:
  Python, Bash environment
• Have an understanding of Computer Architecture -- CPUs, GPU, Drive, Memory Sub System, Networking
• Debug and write procedures and methodologies related to failures in production and field returns
• Be a good team player, able to collaborate, prioritize, and solve problems in a fast-changing environment
• Be open for hybrid work (3 days on-site a week) in Cracow
• Be able to lift 18kg independently

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.

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, we're 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, you'll thrive here.

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:

• Your health
• Your finances
• Your family
• Your time at work
• Your time pursuing other endeavors

Our benefit plan options are designed to meet your individual needs and budget, both today and in the future.

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!