Senior Software Engineer

Company: Akamai Technologies
Location: Washington
Posted on: March 6, 2026

Job Description:

Our team is part of the Security organization, responsible for developing products and platforms focused on security. Our Bot Manager product is designed to provide top-tier cloud computing security. We prevent data theft and mitigate large account takeover attempts. We build unique technology to handle petabytes of data and conduct billions of secure transactions daily. As part of Bot Manager Engineering team, you will focus on building usable, reliable, scalable software solutions. We do it for bot threat detection, protection and control feature. Allowing our customers to better manage bot traffic and help improve the internet for millions of people. As a Software Engineer Senior, you will be responsible for: • Working on projects that improve our bot detection products making Akamai a leader in bot detection • Implementing new features, enhancing existing features and optimize functionality from conception and design through testing and deployment • Working with our level 3 support to troubleshooting complex problems or any customer issues • Working on data analysis for web and mobile platforms • Working on making improvements to client side components like Java scripts on need basis To be successful in this role you will: • Have 5 years of overall software development experience and relevant degree in Computer Science • Have experience working with Java for web development & web API development • Have a good understanding of data formats such as JSON, XML • Work experience or understanding with Machine learning or Data science is an asset • Be able to design with best possible architectures and write clean well-structured code • Able to manage and prioritize own workload effectively FlexBase, Akamais 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. FlexBase, 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. Connect with us on social and see what life at Akamai is like! We power and protect life online, by solving the toughest challenges, together. At Akamai, were 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, youll thrive here. Working for you 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

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