Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. 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
Skills
- 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
Benefits
- Annual bonus or incentives
- Equity awards
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Healthcare
- 401K savings plan
- Company holidays
- Vacation (in the form of PTO)
- Sick time
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program including a focus on mental and financial wellness
- FlexBase program allowing employees to work at home, in an office, or a combination of both
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