Akamai

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Would you enjoy working on a wide range of technical challenges for our customers? Are you passionate about cutting edge technology and what it can do for customers? Join our world-class Pre Sales team Our team works with global companies in every major industry to make the internet fast and secure. As a partner to the Global 500, we collaborate with customers and prospects to align Akamai solutions to business needs. We build relationships and insights to maximize product value through the full scope of our global platform. Shape the future of the Internet In this role, you'll play an integral part in sales cycles, defining solutions that meet the requirements of our customers. You will be self-motivated and highly articulate, with a naturally curious mindset that drives insightful questioning and deep discovery. Collaborating with sales partners, you will drive net-new customer acquisition, leading technical evaluations and accelerating early product adoption in competitive opportunities. As a Solutions Engineer II, you will be responsible for: Partnering with sales to identify, qualify, and win net-new customer opportunities through excellent technical discovery and consultative engagement Managing the technical proposal process and ensuring all technical information and recommendations addressing customer requirements are accurate Tracking activities for business analysis and reporting, designing technical solutions to meet our customer's needs Leading technical activities such as demos, proof of concepts and value confirmations Do what you love To be successful in this role you will: Have 5 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Management Information Systems, another related field or its equivalent Have experience with internet technologies and cybersecurity concepts, including but not limited to, TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP(S), APIs, WAF, DDoS Have knowledge of cloud platforms and AI driven technology to be able to position high performance scalable solutions Be a customer advocate passionate about delivering technical solutions with a proven track record of delivering high-impact technical demos and value confirmations Be a team player, able to collaborate, prioritize, and solve problems in a fast changing environment Work in a way that works for you FlexBase, Akamai's 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. Learn what makes Akamai a great place to work Connect with us on social and see what life at Akamai is like! 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 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 Our benefit plan options are designed to meet your individual needs and budget, both today and in the future. 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 make a real difference in a company with a global reach and exciting services and clients? Come join us and grow with a team of people who will energize and inspire you! 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. #LI-Remote Compensation Akamai is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. For US based candidates only - the base salary for this position ranges from $100,700 - $181,300/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.