Engineering Manager, Linux Kernel at Scale

Akamai Technologies

Cambridge (MA)

On-site

USD 152,000 - 273,000

Full time

8 days ago

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401K savings plan

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Job summary

Akamai Technologies is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a team delivering Akamai's custom Linux kernel across a planetary-scale fleet of servers. You will guide performance, reliability, and security strategies, with hands-on contributions as needed.

Requirements include 8+ years in C/Linux kernel environments and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field. The role sits in the Cloud Platform Infrastructure Group, with opportunities to influence cross-functional teams and

Qualifications

8 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
Experience managing or leading technical teams within C development or Linux kernel environments.
Solid understanding of Linux kernel internals including KVM, network stacks, memory management, and file systems.
Understanding of vulnerability management, performance benchmarking, and kernel debugging tools.
Strong communication, technical leadership, and collaborative problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Lead engineering team to design, build, and scale custom Linux kernel solutions.
Drive team execution on new feature development, performance tuning, vulnerability management, and new hardware support.
Guiding engineers in debugging, isolating, and resolving low-level system issues across complex environments.
Mentoring team members, setting quality standards, and fostering continuous career growth.
Collaborating with cross-functional technical teams and open-source communities to deliver results.