Senior Data Scientist - Remote

Are you interested in using Data Science to protect millions of people online?

Do you want to make an impact using machine learning at scale?

Join our Enterprise Security Group AI/ML Research team!

We uses Data Science and massive amounts of Akamai network traffic data to enhance the threat intelligence that is used in multiple Akamai products. Our customers include network operators and enterprises.

Help us make the Internet a safer place

As Senior AI/ML Research at Akamai, you will shape the future of cybersecurity. Working with a team of experts to develop innovative AI/ML solutions that enhance security for top organizations. Drive AI research and engineering to address evolving threats and protect critical digital assets effectively.

In this role you will be:

• Developing and deploying scalable machine learning models, including LLMs, to enhance threat intelligence for Akamai products.
• Analyzing large-scale traffic network data using statistical methods to ensure accurate, reliable, and coherent model outputs.
• Collaborating with data scientists and product managers to solve complex business challenges like threat detection and automation.
• Designing and maintaining ML pipelines while contributing to multi-team projects and presenting outcomes to stakeholders.
• Staying updated on the latest machine learning advancements to apply cutting-edge solutions in real-world applications.

Do what you love

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have Computer Science or related field with 3+ years of Data Scientist experience.
• Have experience in machine learning, deep learning, LLM inference, vector databases, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG).
• Experience in designing ML pipelines, including model versioning, deployment, testing, and performance monitoring.
• Experience in developing robust Python APIs with strong design principles.
• Experience in SQL/NoSQL databases (e.g., Postgres), distributed processing (e.g., Spark), Kafka, Kubernetes, and Airflow.

Build your career at Akamai

Our ability to shape digital life today relies on developing exceptional people like you. The kind that can turn impossible into possible. We’re doing everything we can to make Akamai a great place to work. A place where you can learn, grow and have a meaningful impact.

With our company moving so fast, it’s important that you’re able to build new skills, explore new roles, and try out different opportunities. There are so many different ways to build your career at Akamai, and we want to support you as much as possible. We have all kinds of development opportunities available, from programs such as GROW and Mentoring, to internal events like the APEX Expo and tools such as Linkedin Learning, all to help you expand your knowledge and experience here.

Learn more

Not sure if this job is the right match for you or want to learn more about the job before you apply? Schedule a 15-minute exploratory call with the Recruiter and they would be happy to share more details.