Principal Technical Solutions Architect

Company: Akamai Technologies
Location: San Diego
Posted on: February 17, 2026

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 edge native applications. As a Principal TSA, youll be at the forefront of Akamais cloud and edge computing initiatives. You will work directly with customers to architect and implement transformative solutions. Youll collaborate with sales teams, product managers, and partners to drive innovation and customer success. As a Principal Technical Solutions Architect, you will be responsible for: • Leading enterprise technical discovery to understand business requirements and guide solution design. • Architecting cloud, edge, observability, and media streaming solutions across Akamai Connected Cloud. • Designing and build proof-of-concept solutions using Akamai technologies like LKE, EdgeWorkers, EdgeKV, and mPulse. • Providing pre-sales engineering support and manage opportunities from discovery through validation and production deployment. • Partnering with Qualified Computing Partners to deliver integrated solutions and lead joint customer engagements. • Creating technical enablement content, blogs, and hands-on labs to help field teams position solutions. • Leading customer workshops, hackathons, and labs focused on EdgeWorkers, APIs, transcoding, and edge computing. • Influencing product roadmap through customer feedback, advocacy, and documenting engagements via reviews and deal support. To be successful in this role you will: • Have 15yrs experience in technical pre-sales, solutions architecture, or related engineering roles and a Bachelors degree or its equivalent. • Demonstrate a deep expertise in cloud platforms, distributed systems, Kubernetes, container orchestration, and Infrastructure as a Code. • Have hands-on experience with edge computing, CDN technologies, and web performance optimization including Core Web Vitals. • Show excellent understanding of media streaming technologies including live transcoding, VOD workflows, and video players. • Have proven ability to design and deliver proof-of-concept solutions aligned to customer business requirements. • Be effective in cross-functional collaboration with sales, product management, and engineering teams to support customer success. • Have excellent communication skills leading workshops, executive presentations, and creating impactful technical content. • Be proficient in modern development practices, APIs, databases, observability tools, automation, and mentoring junior engineers. 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. 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, 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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