Engineering Manager - Linux Kernel Development

About the role

Join our team. Our team is part of the Cloud Platform Infrastructure Group, providing Linux kernel for Akamai's Compute, Delivery, and AI platforms. At the core of Akamai infrastructure, we work on complex systems that are available 24/7. We focus on developing, testing, and optimizing custom Linux kernel infrastructure to ensure performance, reliability, and security of the Akamai platform. Partner with the best. You will lead an engineering team building, maintaining, and testing Akamai's custom Linux kernel. You will guide system performance, reliability, and security strategies for a key component underpinning Akamai's global platform. You should be willing and able to provide hands-on technical contributions when needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead an engineering team to design, build, and scale custom Linux kernel solutions
• Drive team execution on new feature development, performance tuning, vulnerability management, and new hardware support
• Guide engineers in debugging, isolating, and resolving low-level system issues across complex environments
• Mentor team members, set quality standards, and foster continuous career growth
• Collaborate with cross-functional technical teams and open-source communities to deliver results

Requirements

• 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
• Effective communication, technical leadership, and collaborative problem-solving skills

Benefits

• Healthcare, 401K savings plan, company holidays, vacation (PTO), sick time
• Family friendly benefits including parental leave
• Employee assistance program with focus on mental and financial wellness
• FlexBase program supporting remote, office, or hybrid work arrangements
• Eligibility requirements apply

Pay

For US based candidates only, the base salary ranges from $151,800 to $273,200 per year, determined by relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and location. Compensation for candidates outside the US will vary. The package may also include incentive compensation such as annual bonus, equity awards, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).