Senior Software Development Engineer in Test

Akamai Technologies

Senior AI Engineer developing platforms and AI initiatives for cybersecurity solutions at Akamai. Collaborating with AI researchers and engineers in a dynamic organization to enhance employee experiences.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeRemote • 🇪🇸 SpainSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Proficient in Software Development with a strong focus on Python, AI frameworks, and cloud solutions. Capable of designing and implementing scalable systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize AI performance and software quality.

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Python ProgrammingLLMs and AI AgentsCloud Solutions (GCP, AWS, Azure)Docker and KubernetesTest Automation Frameworks

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Hard Skills

Software DevelopmentPythonAI Frameworks (ADK, Langchain/Langraph, CrewAI)Linux Operating SystemWindows Operating SystemCloud ComputingStatistical ThinkingTroubleshootingProblem-Solving

Soft Skills

CollaborationExperimental Mindset

Tools & Technologies

DockerKubernetesTerraformCircleCILangfuseVertexAI

Industry Keywords

AI TechniquesModel PerformanceScalable SystemsSoftware QualityAI-Based Solutions

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudDockerGoogle Cloud PlatformKubernetesLinuxPythonTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Researching, implementing, and validating new AI techniques and tools to turn new ideas into production-ready systems.
Analyzing model performance and optimizing agent behavior to ensure top-tier functionality.
Designing, developing, maintaining, and deploying a platform for others to deploy their own agents.
Collaborating closely with AI researchers, engineers, and architects to translate cutting-edge AI research into production.
Identifying bottlenecks and pain points across the organization, and proposing AI-based solutions to address them.
Designing and implementing scalable test automation frameworks to ensure robust software quality across multiple platforms and environments.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrate experience in Software development, with Python being an absolute must.
Demonstrate experience with LLMs, AI Agents, and at least one AI framework such as ADK, Langchain/Langraph, or CrewAI.
Demonstrate expertise with both Linux and Windows operating systems.
Show experience with at least one cloud provider such as GCP, AWS, or Azure, and their related AI solutions like VertexAI.
Demonstrate experience with our broader tech stack, including Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, CircleCI, Langfuse, and a variety of DBs.
Apply statistical thinking and an experimental mindset, coupled with excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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