Senior Product Architect

Akamai Technologies

Senior Product Architect responsible for end-to-end architecture in security products. Collaborating with teams to design solutions that enhance internet security at Akamai.

Posted 5/15/2026full-timeRemote • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $169,300 - $304,700 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Distributed SystemsSDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborating with product management to understand and finalize the requirements so they fit our technology and bring value to our customers
Defining the end-to-end architecture and the set of functionality required in new or existing products and systems to realize the requirements
Collaborating with other organizations to realize the non functional needs such as security, availability, and scalability
Presenting the designs for review
Guiding the engineering teams as they work on the detailed designs and implementation
Acquiring and sharing expertise in security products and industry while contributing to their future vision and technical roadmap

Requirements

What you’ll need

Have 12 years of relevant software experience and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering or its equivalent
Have experience designing large-scale, low-latency, web-based distributed systems
Bring knowledge of big data analytics, machine learning algorithms, and/or the appropriate use of AI in software solutions
Have a big picture and end-to-end vision when designing new features and thoroughly understand SDLC and web technologies
Have good interpersonal skills, be comfortable presenting your ideas, and have the ability to collaborate effectively. Handle ambiguity and imperfect information well.
Be passionate about building features that will be usable for our customers and help solve their problems
Be proactive in researching systems and issues, document solutions thoroughly, and have an interest in learning new technologies

Benefits

Comp & perks

We support your health, well-being, finances, and life beyond work. See our benefits.
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Hard Skills & Tools

software experiencedesigning large-scale systemslow-latency systemsweb-based distributed systemsbig data analyticsmachine learning algorithmsAI in software solutionsSDLCweb technologies

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillspresentation skillscollaborationhandling ambiguityproblem-solvingproactive researchdocumentation

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer ScienceBachelor's degree in Engineering