Senior Software Engineer

Passionate about building impactful AI applications using LLMs to drive business innovation?

Are you a fast learner who is fascinated by technology?

Join our AI Applications team

Our team leverages AI to build intelligent applications that streamline key business processes, driving efficiency and productivity across the organization. By harnessing the power of large language models and scalable AI systems, we create impactful solutions that empower employees to work smarter and make data-driven decisions.

Partner with the best

You will be passionate about building purposeful AI solutions that drive significant business impact, leveraging LLMs and scalable systems to power our AI platform.

As a Software Engineer Senior, you will be responsible for:

• Collaborating with stakeholders to understand business processes and build AI solutions that deliver measurable business value.
• Designing, building, and implementing scalable AI solutions using Python, LLMs (e.g., OpenAI, LLaMA), and Vector Databases.
• Developing Python backend systems, APIs, and data pipelines to effectively integrate AI solutions into the business infrastructure.
• Refining AI solutions based on performance, feedback, and business requirements; stay updated on AI advancements.
• Partnering with PMs, data engineers, analysts, and stakeholders to ensure aligned and impactful solution delivery.

Do what you love

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have experience designing, building, and deploying scalable backend or AI/ML systems, ideally enterprise-grade.
• Be proficient in Python for scalable backend/ML applications, including relevant libraries (Pandas, FastAPI/Flask, etc.).
• Have practical experience integrating/utilizing LLMs (e.g., OpenAI, LLaMA) including prompt engineering and API usage.
• Have experience with Vector Databases (e.g., Pinecone, Weaviate, Azure AI Search) for RAG, semantic search, etc.
• Have analytical, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Have 5+ Years of experience and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field

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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At Akamai, we're 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, you'll 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

Our benefit plan options are designed to meet your individual needs and budget, both today and in the future.

About us

Akamai powers and protects life online. Leading companies worldwide choose Akamai to build, deliver, and secure their digital experiences helping billions of people live, work, and play every day. With the world's most distributed compute platform from cloud to edge we make it easy for customers to develop and run applications, while we keep experiences closer to users and threats farther away.

Join us

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company with a global reach and exciting services and clients? Come join us and grow with a team of people who will energize and inspire you!