Akamai Technologies Off Campus Drive 2026: Akamai Technologies is hiring a Software Engineer for its Edge Technology Engineering team in Bengaluru. The role involves building and maintaining software for Akamaiโs CDN platform, which handles over 80 Tbps of traffic daily, including large-scale streaming events like the IPL. Candidates with 0-2 years of experience and a degree in Computer Science are eligible to apply.
Akamai Technologies is one of the worldโs largest platforms for cloud, security, and content delivery. The company works with leading brands across banking, streaming, social media, e-commerce, and gaming โ keeping their digital services fast, secure, and available at scale. Akamaiโs distributed network spans from cloud to edge, and its infrastructure regularly handles peak traffic during events like IPL live streams and major gaming launches. Billions of users interact daily with digital services that run on Akamaiโs platform.
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Akamai Technologies Off Campus Drive 2026 โ Details:
| Job Role | Software Engineer |
| Job Category | Off-Campus Drive |
| Qualification | B.E/B.Tech/M.E/M.Tech |
| Experience | 0-2 Years |
| Salary/CTC | Best in Industry |
| Job Location | Bengaluru |
| Last Date | 12 May 2026 |
Detailed Eligibility:
Software Engineer:
Applicants should hold a Bachelorโs or Masterโs degree in Computer Science and have 0-2 years of relevant experience. Strong proficiency in C or C++ is required, along with working knowledge of at least one scripting language โ Python, Perl, or Shell. Candidates should have a solid foundation in data structures, computer networks, operating systems, and automation frameworks. Prior exposure to Unix/Linux and internet technologies like TCP/IP, HTTP, and DNS is expected, along with good debugging and troubleshooting skills.
- Bachelorโs or Masterโs degree in Computer Science
- 0-2 years of relevant work experience
- Proficiency in C or C++ programming language
- Knowledge of at least one scripting language: Python, Perl, or Shell
- Understanding of Automation Frameworks, Data Structures, Computer Networks, and Operating System concepts
- Exposure to Unix/Linux environment
- Familiarity with internet technologies: TCP/IP, HTTP, DNS
- Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills
Job Description:
- Work as part of the Edge Technology Engineering team on Akamaiโs CDN platform
- Platform handles over 80 Tbps of traffic for clients across social media, streaming, banking, and web services
- Software functions as a web server, web client, distributed caching engine, and more
- Role supports scalability, fault tolerance, HTTP HD streaming, secure traffic handling, bottleneck prevention, and routing
Responsibilities:
- Design and develop optimal, scalable, and robust software powering large-scale online events like IPL
- Work with C/C++ alongside Python or Perl to develop and maintain software solutions
- Investigate and analyze root causes of technical issues and performance bottlenecks
- Develop and implement strategies for performance optimization and COGS assessment
- Benchmark server metrics across releases and hardware to ensure quality and performance
- Maintain, enhance, and develop tools and automation frameworks
How to Apply for Akamai Technologies Off Campus Drive 2026?
Candidates can apply online through Akamaiโs official career portal. Search for Job ID 3000 and submit your application before 12 May 2026. The role is open to remote and in-office candidates based out of Bengaluru.
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