Senior Technical Solutions Architect
Company: Akamai Technologies
Location: San Diego
Posted on: January 4, 2026
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Job Description:
Akamai is working to simplify the way people work in the cloud.
The teams 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. As a presales solutions engineer (Sr.
TSA) youll define cloud/Linode solutions during the sales
lifecycle. Guiding customers through strategic and technical cloud
transformation decisions while driving Linode service adoption.
Youll serve as a though-leader in cloud computing within Akamai and
externally. As a Senior Technical Solutions Architect, you will be
responsible for: • Driving Linode opportunities as a cloud
pre-sales engineer, supporting accounts, and owning technical sales
efforts. • Ensuring customer success and Linode consumption within
the integrated account team. • Driving innovation in solutions and
products while promoting trends and influencing the global product
roadmap. • Building technical expertise in Cloud Computing/Linode
to support Akamais overall business growth. Do what you love To be
successful in this role you will: • Have 8yrs experience and a
Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, MIS, Engineering, or a
related field. • Possess extensive professional experience
including relevant experience in customer-facing technical roles
with cloud-related organizations. • Demonstrate extensive
experience in architecting IaaS solutions for customers. • Possess
certifications from AWS, GCP, Azure, Oracle, CNCF, etc. • Have
expertise in Kubernetes, cloud networking, database, storage, AI,
IaC, gaming, or media. • Have experience and practical skills in
open-source software like Apache, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, Nginx,
Terraform, etc. • Communicate complex technical content effectively
through writing, speaking, and presenting to diverse audiences.
FlexBase, Akamais Global Flexible Working Program, is based on the
principles that are helping us create the best workplace in the
world. When our colleagues said that flexible working was important
to them, we listened. We also know flexible working is important to
many of the incredible people considering joining Akamai. FlexBase,
gives 95% of employees the choice to work from their home, their
office, or both (in the country advertised). This permanent
workplace flexibility program is consistent and fair globally, to
help us find incredible talent, virtually anywhere. We are happy to
discuss working options for this role and encourage you to speak
with your recruiter in more detail when you apply. We power and
protect life online, by solving the toughest challenges, together.
At Akamai, were 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, youll thrive here. Working
for you At Akamai, we will provide you with opportunities to grow,
flourish, and achieve great things. Our benefit options are
designed to meet your individual needs for today and in the future.
We provide benefits surrounding all aspects of your life: • Your
health • Your finances • Your family • Your time at work • Your
time pursuing other endeavors
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