| Location: | Cambridge, MA, US | Posted Date: | 2015-01-30 00:00:00.0 | ||
| Category: | Network Infrastructure | ID: | 13900 |
Overview:
About the Job:
Akamai is seeking a talented Mechanical Engineer to develop our next generation secure server platform that will run our growing cloud optimization platform consisting of over 140,000 servers in 90 countries within over 1,000 networks.
About the Team:
Our Hardware Engineering team is responsible for designing, qualifying, and testing hardware destined for our growing network. You will be part of a small group responsible for developing our next generation servers that will be used to deliver between 15-30% of all Web traffic.
Responsibilities:
* Define specifications and design of tamper resistant server hardware.
* Evaluate thermal constraints of hardware through lab testing and CFD analysis.
* Review third-party simulations and test reports.
* Interact with internal security teams to develop security roadmaps.
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
* Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field.
* Minimum two years’ prior experience designing electronic packaging, equipment chassis, or tamper-proof hardware.
* Minimum two years’ prior experience with Solidworks, Pro/Engineer or PTC Creo, and FloTHERM or other CFD package.
Desired Qualifications:
* Extensive experience with the design of tamper-resistant hardware and physical anti-tamper mechanisms.
* Proven track record of developing thermally sound and cost optimized designs.
* Strong communications skills – especially with global partners.
* Understanding of safety codes, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
* Detail oriented, analytical, and results driven.
Other Information:
* Is relocation available for this position: No
* Is US Citizenship required: No
* Is a Security Clearance Required: No
About Akamai:
Akamai® is the leading content delivery network (CDN) providing cloud services that help deliver, optimize, and secure online content and business applications. At the foundation of Akamai solutions, the Akamai Intelligent PlatformTM enables unmatched speed, reliability, and security—backed by expertise and relentless innovation—to improve reach and invisibility across the web. Akamai removes the complexities of connecting the increasingly mobile world, supporting 24/7 consumer demand, and enabling enterprises to more securely leverage the cloud. To learn how Akamai is accelerating the pace of innovation in a hyperconnected world, visit www.akamai.com, and follow @Akamaijobs on Twitter.