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Data Engineer , AWS Infrastructure Supply Chain Intelligence
Amazon
Bellevue, WA
We are looking for a talented Data Engineer to join the Manufacturing Operations, Transportation Operations, and Reverse (MOTOR) organization in support of our Supply Chain Intelligence…
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AI PROMPT ENGINEER (CI POLYGRAPH REQUIRED)
NorthHill Technology
Reston, VA
SQL & query skills – Extracting and filtering data from databases to feed AI systems.
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Senior Full-Stack Engineer
True Talent Solutions Partners
Remote, United States
- $200,000 to $275,000 USD / year
- Design, deploy, and maintain production systems, with a focus on reliability, performance, and maintainability.
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Forward Deployed Engineer
True Talent Solutions Partners
Remote, United States
…understand complex operational workflows, deploy AI agents into live systems, and deliver measurable business…
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Staff Data Engineer
DAT
Denver, CO
Experience: 7+ years of relevant professional engineering experience, with a proven track record of building and operating large-scale distributed systems.
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Agent Development Engineer, Customer Systems
Apple
Cupertino, CA · Sunnyvale, CA
We are seeking a highly innovative and specialized Agent Development Engineer to design, build, and deploy autonomous AI systems. Unlike traditional software or chatbot developers, you will…
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Forward Deployed Engineer
Clera
Remote, United States
- At least 5 years of professional experience, including 2 to 3 years building or delivering technical data systems.
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Lead New Product Development Engineer
Eaton Corporation
Olean, NY
Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Lead New Product Development Engineer.
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Sr. Data Engineer
Synergy Sports Technology LLC
NEW YORK, NY
Sr. Data Engineer for Sportradar US LLC. Design, build, and implement generalized large-scale, sophisticated data pipelines using Nifi for downstream analytics and data science for our…
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Software Engineer 14404
Two Sigma Investments, LP
NEW YORK, NY
- $165,000 to $325,000 USD / year
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Senior Analytics Engineer (Finance & Operations)
Skylight
Remote, United States
We are expanding our Data team and are in need of a rigorous Senior Analytics Engineer to partner closely with our Finance and Operations teams. This role will own the Finance/Operations…
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Quality Assurance Engineer
Braven
Remote, United States
…over the next decade, Braven is hiring a Quality Assurance Engineer who will ensure our student- and staff-facing software is reliable, accessible, and a joy to…
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Technical Systems Engineer (Hybrid)
Cisco Systems, Inc.
San Jose, CA · RTP, NC
As a Technical Systems Engineer with Commerce Product Management & Engineering (part of Cisco IT), You will be at the forefront of sustaining, monitoring, and troubleshooting critical…
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(USA) Staff, Data Engineer
Walmart
BENTONVILLE, AR
- $110,000 to $220,000 USD / year
As a Staff Data Engineer at Walmart, you will design and implement scalable data solutions that align with business strategies and regulatory requirements. This role involves translating…
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Full Stack Engineer (React Native)
Blink - The Employee App
Remote, United States
…React, and backend technologies (we use Java + Scala), plus SQL - designing, developing and maintaining full-stack features, mobile experiences and seamless integrations with external…
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Senior Contract Software Engineer (Data & Platform)
Nimble
Remote, United States
Find where data breaks and build systems that fix problems at the root instead of patching them by hand.
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Senior Software Engineer (AI-Native)
Telegent, Inc.
Pleasant Grove, UT
You've written enough code and built enough systems at scale to show real mastery. You get the git versioning jokes and the Linux memes, and your servers hiccup in fear of Kai Lentit 😆
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Software Developer Engineer [Job Code: R8267]
Orion Steel Group
Pueblo, CO
- $86,600 to $150,738 USD / year
Employer: Orion Steel Group LLC Job Title: Software Developer Engineer [Job Code: R8267] **Location: 2100 South Freeway, Pueblo, CO 81004 ** Job Duties: Responsible for developing…
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Database Engineer
S&P Global Inc.
Englewood, CO
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Analytics Engineer
Benchmark Utility Services
Remote, United States
The Analytics Engineer builds and supports the reporting, data preparation, and business solutions layer of the technology environments NextEra delivers to its clients. This role turns…
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Field Engineer - Emergency Call Handling
Motorola Solutions, Inc.
Denver, CO
- $75,000 to $85,000 USD / year
…911 Equipment, Computer Aided Dispatch, Records Management Systems, Jail Management Systems and Mobile Data Computing, among other…
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Database Engineer (DE)
Avint
Fort Meade, MD
The Database Engineer provides technical expertise in database design, development, implementation, information storage and retrieval, and data flow/analysis. This role develops relational…
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Database Engineer (DE)
Avint
Columbia, MD
The Database Engineer provides technical expertise in database design, development, implementation, information storage and retrieval, and data flow/analysis. This role develops relational…
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Senior Systems Engineer (IT Infrastructure)
Avint
Tysons, VA
Avint is seeking a highly skilled Senior Systems Engineer to support a mission-critical program within the National Capital Region. This role focuses on the design, implementation,…
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Principal Automation Engineer Optical Inspection SME
J&J Family of Companies
Wilson, NC
Senior Automation Engineer will lead internal team members, suppliers, OEMs, system integrators, Digital/IT partners, automation-system owners, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver…

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Akamai Technologies, Inc.

Principal Software Engineer - (Reston or Cambridge)

Jefferson City, MO, United States

$169,300 to $304,700 USD / year

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Pay: $169,300 to $304,700 USD / year
Experience: Have 12 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 30, 2026

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Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.

Are you passionate about architecting scalable systems and leading technical innovation?

Do you want to build mission-critical solutions for public sector cloud platforms?

Join our team!

Our team's mission is to accelerate innovation by making computing simple, scalable, accessible, and affordable for all. We provide the infrastructure and services that enable developers to build next-generation applications. We take ownership of the design and development of core compute interfaces, virtualization management, APIs, and low-level platform services.

Partner with the best

As a technical authority, you will drive engineering excellence through robust solution design. You will integrate Site Reliability Engineering principles to ensure web applications, APIs, and automation platforms excel in reliability. Additionally, you will build specialty tooling to maintain our globally distributed infrastructure.

As a Principal Software Engineer Lead, you will be responsible for:

Architecting complex distributed software systems and authoring technical blueprints to eliminate operational toil
Establishing development standards, pull request review frameworks, and Service Level Objectives to maintain system resilience
Designing deployment safety pipelines, continuous integration workflows, and automated testing frameworks for secure production releases
Serving as the Tier-3 escalation authority for complex application failures and leading postmortem reviews
Mentoring engineering teams on system design while cultivating an inclusive and collaborative technical culture

Do what you love

To be successful in this role you will:

Have 12 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree
Have experience developing full-stack web applications, APIs, and microservices in Linux or Unix environments
Possess expertise in languages such as Python, JavaScript, SQL, Ruby, or PHP
Be knowledgeable about CI/CD pipelines, containerization, automated testing, and revision control workflows
Demonstrate solid grounding in SRE principles, including SLI/SLO tracking, toil reduction, and root-cause analysis
Demonstrate success creating architectural blueprints, evaluating emerging technologies, and mentoring engineering peers
Possess US Citizenship, and be eligible to undergo the required security clearance process; an active clearance is not required.

About us

At Akamai, we make life better for billions of people, trillions of times a day.

Whether you're streaming live events, scrolling social media, watching your favorite series, or managing your savings, we're the engine behind the scenes. We provide the world's most distributed platform from Cloud to Edge to help the giants of the digital world work faster and stay more secure, making the internet a better experience for everyone.

Our focus is simple:

Cloud and Edge: Running apps closer to users for instant performance.

Security : Neutralizing threats before they ever reach your data.

Content Delivery : Scaling the world's biggest moments without a glitch.

AI : Enabling our customers to build, secure, and scale AI apps on the world's most distributed cloud platform.

At Akamai, we don't just support the internet; we power and protect it, because behind every great digital experience is a massive hidden challenge. And we're the ones who solve it. When millions of people hit play or pay, Akamai ensures it just works.

Benefits at Akamai: We support your health, well-being, finances, and life beyond work. See our benefits. (https://www.akamai.com/careers/working-at-akamai?utm_source=akamai&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=benefits)

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Akamai's FlexBase program is yet another way we show our commitment to providing employees with an exceptional workplace experience. It's not about telling employees where to work; it's about supporting employees to do their best work.

We trust our incredible employees to work in ways that suit them best: at home, in an office, or a combination of both.

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Compensation

Akamai is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. For US based candidates only - the base salary for this position ranges from $169,300 - $304,700/year; a candidate’s salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location. Compensation for candidates outside the US will vary. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of annual bonus or incentives, equity awards and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Akamai provides industry-leading benefits including healthcare, 401K savings plan, company holidays, vacation (in the form of PTO), sick time, family friendly benefits including parental leave and an employee assistance program including a focus on mental and financial wellness; Eligibility requirements apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity Rights

Akamai Technologies is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength that diversity brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race/ethnicity, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected group status.

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