Engineering Manager - Linux Kernel Development

Akamai • Cambridge, MA

4d • $151,800 - $273,200 • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

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
• A 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

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

Benefits

• Healthcare
• 401K savings plan
• Company holidays
• Vacation (in the form of PTO)
• Sick time
• Family friendly benefits including parental leave
• Employee assistance program including a focus on mental and financial wellness
• Incentive compensation opportunities in the form of annual bonus or incentives
• Equity awards
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager