Kubernetes Platform Engineering Manager (Cloud-Native)

Akamai Technologies, Inc.; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 152,000 - 273,000; Full time

Job summary

Akamai Technologies, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Manager of Engineering to lead our Cloud Native Kubernetes platform. You will guide a high-performing team, partner with product leadership to define the roadmap, and drive reliability, security, and scalable operations across Akamai's cloud platform.

You will mentor engineers, steer delivery in an Agile environment, and foster an inclusive culture that accelerates innovation and customer value across our Cloud and Edge services.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in software development with engineering leadership or management experience.
• Proven leadership in Cloud Native Platform Engineering.
• Track record of building and operating highly available production services using Kubernetes and cloud-native tech.
• Strong foundation in containerization, microservices, and cloud infrastructure.
• Experience hiring, developing, and retaining top engineering talent.
• Proficient with CI/CD tools and modern software delivery practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a team of engineers building the cloud-native platform on Kubernetes.
• Shape strategic roadmap with product management and leadership.
• Drive technical excellence, reliability, and security across the platform team.
• Mentor engineers, support career growth, foster inclusive culture.
• Manage delivery timelines, resources, and engineering operations in Agile.
• Encourage innovative solutions and rapid development cycles with open communication.

Skills

Kubernetes

Cloud-native

Leadership

Mentoring

Agile

CI/CD

Security practices

Reliability

Tools

Docker

Job description

Akamai Technologies, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Manager of Engineering to lead our Cloud Native Kubernetes platform. You will guide a high-performing team, partner with product leadership to define the roadmap, and drive reliability, security, and scalable operations across Akamai's cloud platform.

You will mentor engineers, steer delivery in an Agile environment, and foster an inclusive culture that accelerates innovation and customer value across our Cloud and Edge services.