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Software Development Engineer in Test II

Akamai โ€ข Krakow, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland

remote
Posted Jul 31, 2026

**Role & seniority: ** Network Software Test Engineer / Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) II

**Stack/tools: ** Python; Linux (networking/security internals); L2/L3 networking (switching/routing); DevOps/CI-CD tools such as Jenkins, Docker, Ansible; performance testing/monitoring for network systems.

**Top 3 responsibilities: **

  1. Design and implement scalable test frameworks for secure, reliable, high-performance software.

  2. Build/extend performance testing and monitoring for Akamai network software (switches/routers/host networking) and related distributed systems.

  3. Collaborate cross-functionally across multidisciplinary teams and contribute to internal research and best-practice methodologies.

  • Must-have skills:

    • Python development experience

    • Strong Linux familiarity (incl. networking/security)

    • Knowledge of DevOps + CI/CD practices/tools (Jenkins/Docker/Ansible mentioned)

    • Solid understanding of L2/L3 computer networks

    • Agile software development knowledge

    • Excellent written/verbal English communication

  • Nice-to-haves:

    • Experience with network operating systems / Linux networking development

    • Experience with large-scale distributed systems or advanced network monitoring

  • Location & work type: Global Flexible Working (FlexBase) โ€” generally allows ~95% of employees to choose home/office/both within the country advertised; permanent flexibility program.

Full Description

Would you like to work with cutting-edge technology?

Would being free to innovate excite you?

Make an Impact with our Network Engineering SQA team!

As a Network Software Test Engineer, you will engage in the complete software development life cycle. Projects include developing new technologies in Network Operating Systems, Linux Networking, and advanced Network Monitoring, ranging from small to large-scale efforts.

Achieve high-impact milestones contributing to our success

The team develops software for Akamai switches, routers, and Host Networking on Cloud Compute Servers. Additionally, it creates monitoring systems for modern network topologies in data centers.

As a Software Development Engineer in Test II, you will be responsible for

  • Designing and implementing tests and frameworks for scalable, secure software while ensuring reliability and performance optimization
  • Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective communication and code development
  • Testing and monitoring software performance within the Akamai system
  • Learning about our distributed systems, products, and the technical stack as necessary for your role
  • Contributing to internal research processes, methodologies, and approaches to create and share best practices

Do what you love

To be successful in this role you will

  • Have development experience using Python
  • Be familiar with Linux environment and internals (networking, security)
  • Have experience with DevOps and CI/CD processes and tools (Jenkins, Docker, Ansible etc.)
  • Have good knowledge about L2/L3 Computer Networks (switching, routing)
  • Have good understanding of agile software development lifecycle
  • Have excellent written and verbal English communication skills.

Work in a way that works for you

FlexBase, 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. 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.

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