Engineering Manager - Linux Kernel Development

Akamai Technologies provides cloud, edge, security, content delivery, and AI infrastructure through a globally distributed platform. The Engineering Manager will lead a team developing, maintaining, testing, and optimizing custom Linux kernel infrastructure, while guiding performance, reliability, security, and cross-functional delivery.

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

Requirements:

• Have 8 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
• Have experience managing or leading technical teams within C development or Linux kernel environments
• Possess a solid understanding of Linux kernel internals including KVM, network stacks, memory management, and file systems
• Have understanding of vulnerability management, performance benchmarking, and kernel debugging tools
• Demonstrate effective communication, technical leadership, and collaborative problem-solving skills