Engineering Manager – Linux Kernel Development

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Massachusetts.

📋 Description

• Oversee an engineering team responsible for designing, constructing, and scaling bespoke Linux kernel solutions.

• Propel the team's efforts on the development of new features, performance optimization, vulnerability management, and support for new hardware.

• Assist engineers in diagnosing, isolating, and resolving low-level system challenges across intricate environments.

• Provide mentorship to team members, establish quality benchmarks, and promote ongoing career advancement.

• Work alongside cross-functional technical teams and engage with open-source communities.

• Offer hands-on technical support as necessary.

• Create, test, and enhance custom Linux kernel infrastructure for Akamai's Compute, Delivery, and AI platforms.

• Direct strategies for system performance, reliability, and security for a vital component of Akamai's global platform.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline.

• Proven experience in managing or leading technical teams in C development or Linux kernel environments.

• Strong grasp of Linux kernel internals, encompassing KVM, network stacks, memory management, and file systems.

• Familiarity with vulnerability management, performance benchmarking, and kernel debugging tools.

• Proficient communication, technical leadership, and collaborative problem-solving abilities.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunities for incentive compensation, including annual bonuses or incentives.

• Equity awards.

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

• Healthcare benefits.

• 401K savings plan.

• Company holidays.

• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation.

• Sick leave.

• Parental leave.

• Employee assistance program.

• Support for mental wellness.

• Financial wellness support.

• Flexible work arrangements: remote, in-office, or a combination of both.