Engineering Manager, Linux Kernel at Scale (Hybrid/Remote)

Akamai Technologies GmbH; Cambridge, Northern (MA, KY); On-site; USD 152,000 - 273,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401K savings plan

Parental leave

Job summary

Akamai Technologies GmbH is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a team building and optimizing Akamai's custom Linux kernel across a planetary-scale server fleet. The role emphasizes performance, reliability, and security, with hands-on contribution when needed.

You will guide kernel internals, mentor engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable kernel solutions for Akamai's global platform.

Qualifications

• 8 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in CS or related field.
• Experience 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.
• Demonstrated communication, technical leadership, and collaborative problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead an 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.
• Guide engineers in debugging, isolating, and resolving low-level system issues across complex environments.
• Mentor team members, set quality standards, and foster continuous career growth.
• Collaborate with cross-functional technical teams and open-source communities to deliver results.

Skills

Engineering leadership

C development

Linux kernel

Performance tuning

Debugging

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

KVM

Kernel debugging tools

Job description

Akamai Technologies GmbH is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a team building and optimizing Akamai's custom Linux kernel across a planetary-scale server fleet. The role emphasizes performance, reliability, and security, with hands-on contribution when needed.

You will guide kernel internals, mentor engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable kernel solutions for Akamai's global platform.