Senior Engineering Manager

Akamai Technologies

. Lead multiple engineering teams responsible for customer-facing web applications, APIs, and services across a broad DNS product portfolio .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeRemote • Massachusetts • United StatesSenior💰 $173,900 - $313,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading engineering teams to deliver customer-facing web applications and APIs, with a strong focus on backend services, REST APIs, and distributed systems. Proven ability to develop talent, manage complex projects, and drive engineering effectiveness through collaboration and clear communication.

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Leadership Of Engineering TeamsBackend Services DevelopmentREST API DesignTechnical Depth In Distributed SystemsEffective Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringWeb Application ArchitectureTechnical Debt ManagementAutomationContinuous Improvement

Soft Skills

CoachingCareer DevelopmentNavigating Ambiguity

Tools & Technologies

Akamai DNS ProductsIP Acceleration Products

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree In Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree In EngineeringBachelor's Degree In Management Information Systems

Industry Keywords

Customer-Facing ApplicationsAPIsProduct ManagementQuality EngineeringOrganizational Complexity

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Distributed SystemsDNS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead multiple engineering teams responsible for customer-facing web applications, APIs, and services across a broad DNS product portfolio
Develop engineers and technical leads through clear expectations, regular feedback, coaching, career development, and delegation of ownership
Drive predictable delivery by translating product priorities into executable plans, managing dependencies, identifying risks, and holding teams accountable for outcomes
Guide technical direction and engineering practices while empowering senior engineers to own architecture, design, implementation, testing, and operational readiness
Partner with Product Management, Architecture, SQA, and peer engineering teams to resolve ambiguity, align priorities, and deliver cohesive customer experiences
Improve engineering effectiveness through pragmatic processes, operational practices, technical debt management, automation, and continuous improvement
Build customer-facing applications and APIs for Akamai's DNS and IP Acceleration products

Requirements

What you’ll need

10 years of relevant experience
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Management Information Systems, or another related field
Experience leading software engineering teams across multiple products or workstreams
Technical depth in backend services, REST APIs, distributed systems, and web application architectures
Experience developing senior engineers and technical leads
Experience delivering complex software through collaboration with Product Management, Quality Engineering, Architecture, and other engineering teams
Effective communication across technical and business audiences
Ability to navigate ambiguity, competing priorities, technical disagreements, and organizational complexity

Benefits

Comp & perks

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 through FlexBase: at home, in an office, or a combination of both