Lead Linux Kernel Engineering Manager — Performance & Security

Akamai Technologies, Inc.

Salt Lake City (UT)

On-site

USD 152,000 - 273,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Job summary

Akamai Technologies, Inc. seeks a senior leader to drive a world-class Linux kernel team, delivering kernel solutions for compute, delivery, and AI platforms. You will mentor engineers, shape performance, reliability, and security strategies, and contribute hands-on when needed.

Ideal candidate has 8+ years in C/Linux kernel environments, strong leadership, and a track record of delivering complex systems. This role is based in Salt Lake City with opportunities to influence Akamai’s global

Qualifications

8+ years of relevant experience in C development or Linux kernel environments.
Experience managing or leading technical teams.
Solid understanding of Linux kernel internals including KVM, network stacks, memory management, and file systems.
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.