Internship Akamai Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Job Description
Local Candidates Only~ Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to support or sponsor any U.S. immigration benefit (such as, but not limited to, H-1B, TN, STEM OPT) now or in the future.
Summary:
We are looking for a motivated, early-career Engineer I to join our E-Commerce and Martech pod. This role is designed for engineers who are building foundational skills while gaining exposure to a modern, enterprise-grade technology stack including Salesforce Commerce Cloud (SFCC), Salesforce Marketing Cloud (SFMC), MuleSoft, and headless CMS platforms. You will work closely with Engineer II peers and a Tech Lead (Engineer III) to deliver features, fix issues, and learn best practices in full-stack and platform-based development. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is eager to learn, comfortable with guidance, and excited about using AI tools to accelerate development and testing.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Support Development Across the Stack

• Contribute to building and maintaining features across:
  • SFCC (including headless architectures using SCAPI)
  • Next.js and React applications
  • MuleSoft APIs and integrations
• Work on clearly defined tasks and user stories with guidance from senior engineers

Learn & Apply Engineering Best Practices

• Write clean, maintainable code following established patterns
• Participate in code reviews and team discussions to improve your skills
• Gain exposure to system integrations across commerce, marketing, and CMS platforms

Engineer-Owned Quality (TDD - Test-Driven Development Model)

• Write unit tests for your code with guidance
• Learn how to validate your work through testing and debugging
• Begin using AI tools to assist with coding and test creation

Collaborate in a Pod Model

• Work closely with your pod (Engineers I-III, Product, and stakeholders)
• Ask questions, seek feedback, and continuously improve your craft
• Contribute to a team culture of ownership and learning

Exposure to Analytics & Performance

• Support implementation tasks related to:
  • Google Analytics
  • Google Tag Manager
• Learn fundamentals of performance optimization using tools like Akamai

Core Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of software engineering experience (or equivalent internships / bootcamp experience)
• Basic proficiency in JavaScript and modern web development concepts
• Familiarity with frameworks like Next.js or willingness to learn quickly
• Understanding of APIs and how systems communicate (REST basics)

Preferred Skills:

• Exposure to e-commerce platforms like Salesforce Commerce Cloud
• Awareness of marketing or CMS tools such as:
  • Salesforce Marketing Cloud
  • Sanity Studio
  • Adobe Experience Manager
• Internship or project experience involving APIs or integrations (e.g., MuleSoft exposure)

Growth Mindset

• Strong willingness to learn and take feedback
• Attention to detail and pride in producing quality work
• Curiosity about how systems work end-to-end

AI-Forward Mindset

• Interest in using AI tools for:
  • Learning and accelerating coding tasks
  • Supporting testing and debugging
• Openness to adopting new ways of working

How We Work:

• Pod-based teams with strong collaboration and mentorship
• Engineers own both development and quality, with support at this level
• AI is integrated into daily development workflows
• Emphasis on learning, growth, and continuous improvement

Why Join ADT in This Role?

• Build your career on a modern, high-demand tech stack
• Learn from experienced engineers in a high-impact environment
• Gain exposure to e-commerce, marketing technology, and integrations

Los Angeles Applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Philadelphia Applicants: Background checks will be conducted during the employment process. Any information will be reviewed through an individualized assessment in accordance with the Philadelphia Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance.
ADT is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. ADT strives to ensure every employee and applicant feels valued. Visit us at jobs.adt.com/diversity to learn more.