Linux Kernel Engineering Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

FlexBase program

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Job summary

Akamai Technologies, Inc. is seeking a seasoned engineering leader to head a team that designs, builds, and tests Akamai's custom Linux kernel for a planetary-scale platform. You will drive performance, reliability, and security while contributing hands-on when needed.

The role requires 8+ years of relevant experience, a Bachelor's in CS, and a proven track record in C development or Linux kernel environments, plus strong communication and mentoring skills.

Qualifications

• 8 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Experience managing or 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.
• Demonstrate effective 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

C development

Team leadership

Performance tuning

Debugging

Vulnerability management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Akamai Technologies, Inc. is seeking a seasoned engineering leader to head a team that designs, builds, and tests Akamai's custom Linux kernel for a planetary-scale platform. You will drive performance, reliability, and security while contributing hands-on when needed.

The role requires 8+ years of relevant experience, a Bachelor's in CS, and a proven track record in C development or Linux kernel environments, plus strong communication and mentoring skills.