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[Remote] Engineering Manager - Linux Kernel Development

Remote Full-time Now Hiring

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

Company Overview

  • At Akamai, we make life better for billions of people, billions of times a day. It was founded in 1998, and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is https://www.akamai.com.
  • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • Akamai Technologies has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 75 in 2026, 219 in 2025, 204 in 2024, 227 in 2023, 236 in 2022, 247 in 2021, 279 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.