Kubernetes Platform Engineering Manager

Akamai Technologies, Inc.

Carson City (NV)

On-site

USD 152,000 - 273,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Akamai Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Manager of Engineering to lead a high-performing team building the cloud-native platform on Kubernetes. You will partner with product management to shape the strategic roadmap and drive delivery of key milestones in an agile setting.

You will mentor engineers, promote technical excellence, and ensure reliability, security, and operational efficiency across production services. This role emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and scalable software practices.

Qualifications

8 years of experience in software development with leadership/management exposure.
Leadership in Cloud Native Platform Engineering and organizational alignment.
Proven track record managing teams building and operating production services with Kubernetes.
Strong foundation in containerization, microservices, and cloud infrastructure.
Experience hiring, developing, and retaining engineering talent.
Expertise leveraging CI/CD tooling to enforce good software practices.

Responsibilities

Lead and grow a team of engineers building the cloud-native platform on Kubernetes.
Partner with product management to shape roadmaps and milestones.
Drive technical excellence, reliability, and security across the platform.
Mentor engineers, support career growth, and foster inclusive culture.