Intern - Software Engineer (Mapping Engineering)

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 Software Engineer Intern, you will be responsible for: * Working closely with Mapper engineers on designing solutions * Developing both back-end services and front-end (web-based) visualizations according to the design * Assuring deliverables have outstanding quality before being offered to users Do what you love To be successful in this role you will: * Be a student of Computer Science or a related discipline * Have knowledge of Java and/or JavaScript programming language * Have knowledge of Internet protocols: TCP/IP, HTTP. * Present good English written and verbal communications skills * Have knowledge of distributed systems (e.g. Hadoop) 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.