Engineering Manager - Linux Kernel (Scale & Security)

Akamai Technologies, Inc.; Montpelier (VT); On-site; USD 137,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K savings plan

Paid time off

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Job summary

Akamai Technologies, Inc. is seeking a senior leader to head a team delivering custom Linux kernel functionality for a planetary-scale platform.

The role combines hands-on contribution with directing architecture, performance, and security strategy for the kernel component underpinning Akamai's global services. You will guide performance optimization, reliability, and vulnerability management while mentoring engineers and engaging with open-source communities.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science 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 filesystems.
• Experience with vulnerability management, performance benchmarking, and kernel debugging tools.
• Demonstrated communication, technical leadership, and collaborative problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading an engineering team to design, build, and scale custom Linux kernel solutions.
• Driving 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.

Skills

Linux kernel development

C programming

Team leadership

Performance optimization

Security concepts

Open-source collaboration

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Kernel debugging tools

Performance benchmarking tools

KVM

Job description

Akamai Technologies, Inc. is seeking a senior leader to head a team delivering custom Linux kernel functionality for a planetary-scale platform.

The role combines hands-on contribution with directing architecture, performance, and security strategy for the kernel component underpinning Akamai's global services. You will guide performance optimization, reliability, and vulnerability management while mentoring engineers and engaging with open-source communities.