Intern - Software Engineer C++ (Mapping Engineering) at AKAMAI TECHNOLOGIES INC

Krakow, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Jun, 26

Salary

45.0

Posted On

19 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

C++, Scalability, Reliability, Correctness, Real-time components, Back-end solutions, Fault-tolerance, High scalability, Linux/Unix, NumPy, Matplotlib, Pandas, Distributed systems, AI coding tools, Analytical skills, HTTP

Industry

technology;Information and Internet

Description

Are you interested in building a scalable platform? Are you a software engineer that is passionate about scalability, reliability and correctness? Join our Mapping Engineering Team! Mapping forms the core of Akamai's platform, managing global user traffic across 300,000 servers in thousands of locations. It uses numerous real-time software components and large datasets to optimize user interactions, ensuring top performance while balancing capacity and cost constraints. As a participant in our program, you will gain valuable experience and contribute through meaningful project work. You will have the opportunity to join us for training, networking events, and engagements with company leadership. Our internships are open to students and graduates. Start: July 1st Duration: 6 months Salary: 45 PLN gross/h Partner with the best In this role you'll work closely with engineers to develop specialized real-time components that are part of the Mapper system the core technology that backs Akamai's CDN. We are looking for an individual with good analytical skills, eager to develop robust and efficient back-end solutions following the best software development standards. In turn, this position represents a unique opportunity to learn how the Akamai platform is designed to meet goals of fault-tolerance and high scalability at global scale, how Akamai load balances Internet traffic, learn software development techniques and most importantly build solutions that create real value for the organization. As a Contingent Worker Intern, you will be responsible for: * Collaborating with Mapper engineers to design scalable, effective solutions. * Building and maintain high-performance back-end services and system components. * Owning quality end-to-end, ensuring every deliverable meets a high bar before reaching users. Do what you love To be successful in this role you will: * Be enrolled in a Computer Science program or a related discipline * Have a foundation in modern C++ * Be familiar with the Internet protocol suite and HTTP * Communicate effectively in English, both written and verbally * Be comfortable building and running software applications on Linux/Unix systems * Have knowledge with data analysis using tools such as NumPy, Matplotlib, or Pandas. * Be familiar with distributed systems concepts * Be comfortable using AI coding tools while applying critical judgment to their output Work in a way that works for you Our 6-month intern program starts in July. The program requires you to be available 40 hours per week during summer months (July-September). We offer the opportunity to work part-time during the academic year (October-December). This is a flexible role and may be performed at your home and/or the local Akamai office (in the country advertised). We are happy to discuss working options in this role and encourage you to speak with your recruiter in more details when you apply. Connect with us on social and see what life at Akamai is like![https://app.role-mapper.com/images/twitter.png]https://twitter.com/Akamai?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author [https://app.role-mapper.com/images/facebook.png]https://www.facebook.com/akamaicareers/ [https://app.role-mapper.com/images/linkedin.png]https://www.linkedin.com/company/akamai-technologies/ [https://app.role-mapper.com/images/instagram.png]https://www.instagram.com/akamaicareers/ [https://app.role-mapper.com/images/blog.png]https://www.akamai.com/blog? [https://assets.role-mapper.com/images/youtube_new.png]https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYo5nh8xQFpnnPl17sQRURR9ugKL-KMRO We power and protect life online, by solving the toughest challenges, together. 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 Through our intern and co-op programs we will provide you with opportunities to grow, flourish, and achieve great things. Financial benefits are offered through our managed service provider (MSP). Students also gain the following benefits directly from our programs: * Mentorship * Career development trainings * Visibility into senior leadership through Fireside Chats * Networking and social events with an international intern cohort * Fun perks including Akamai branded merchandise 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 learn and make a real impact in a global technology company? Come join us and learn with a team of people who will energize and inspire you! By the end of your assignment, you will gain a network of encouraging colleagues ready to support you in your studies and beyond.

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Responsibilities

The intern will collaborate with Mapper engineers to design scalable and effective solutions, building and maintaining high-performance back-end services and system components. They will also be responsible for owning quality end-to-end to ensure all deliverables meet a high standard before reaching users.