Engineering Manager – Linux Kernel Development

Akamai Technologies

. Lead an engineering team to design, build, and scale custom Linux kernel solutions .

Posted 9/19/2026full-timeRemote • Massachusetts • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $151,800 - $273,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading engineering teams to design and optimize custom Linux kernel solutions, with a strong focus on performance tuning, vulnerability management, and system reliability. Proven ability to mentor team members and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and open-source communities.

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Linux Kernel InternalsC DevelopmentPerformance TuningVulnerability ManagementTechnical Leadership

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Hard Skills

Linux Kernel DevelopmentKVMNetwork StacksMemory ManagementFile SystemsKernel Debugging ToolsPerformance BenchmarkingCustom Infrastructure DevelopmentSystem Performance StrategiesReliability Strategies

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCollaborative Problem-SolvingMentoringTeam LeadershipQuality Standards Setting

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Industry Keywords

Engineering Team LeadershipOpen-Source CommunitiesContinuous Career GrowthTechnical ContributionsComplex Environments

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Linux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
Provide hands-on technical contributions when needed
Develop, test, and optimize custom Linux kernel infrastructure for Akamai's Compute, Delivery, and AI platforms
Guide system performance, reliability, and security strategies for a key component of Akamai's global platform

Requirements

What you’ll need

8 years of relevant experience
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

Comp & perks

Incentive compensation opportunities in the form of 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
Mental wellness support
Financial wellness support
Flexible work arrangements: at home, in an office, or a combination of both