Hardware Engineer II
Town of Poland, Jamestown, Chautauqua County, New York, 14701, USA
Listed on 2025-12-21
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Hardware Engineer
Job Description
Are you excited about working with cutting‑edge network technologies? Are you someone who likes to build hardware in your free time? Join our Server Team! Akamai's Infrastructure Engineering & Operations organization 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.
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As a Hardware Engineer, you will develop and qualify new server hardware platforms. You will also create 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 part of a team that designs servers and develops firmware for our growing platform consisting of over 300,000 servers in 130 countries.
Asa Hardware Engineer, You Will Be Responsible For
- 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 18 kg independently.
Flex Base, Akamai's Global Flexible Working Program, is based on principles that help us create the best workplace in the world. It offers 95 % of employees the choice to work from home, office, or both, in the country advertised. We are happy to discuss working options for this role and encourage you to speak with your recruiter in more detail when you apply.
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- Your family
- Your time at work
- Your time pursuing other endeavors
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.
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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!
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