API Security - Engineering Manager

Do you love leading and motivating successful teams?

Would you like an opportunity to effect change at a leading technology organization?

Join Noname - Now Akamai - API Security Group

Akamai's Noname team is redefining web API protection using an innovative eBPF Agent for Linux kernel security.

Partner with the best

Seeking an experienced team lead for Senior C++ Developers with expertise in research engineering and Linux kernel.

As an Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Delivering technical and strategic leadership in designing, implementing, and optimizing eBPF-based agents and system components.
• Conducting in-depth research on Linux kernel internals, eBPF, and related low-level technologies for development guidance.
• Writing clean, efficient, and maintainable C++ code, with emphasis on systems-level and performance-critical programming.
• Representing the agent in discussions, explaining capabilities, and designing tailored solutions for unique use cases.
• Defining and executing short-term goals and long-term strategy, prioritizing efforts to maximize impact.
• Collaborating cross-functionally with data scientists, system architects, and product managers to deliver scalable solutions.
• Utilizing advanced profiling and debugging tools to identify performance bottlenecks and continuously improve agent efficiency and reliability.
• Promoting knowledge sharing by documenting work and fostering continuous improvement and technical excellence within teams.

Do what you love

To be successful in this role you will:

• Bring 5+ of hands-on C++ experience, with expertise in systems programming, memory management, and concurrency.
• Lead software development teams, managing projects from ideation to deployment and ongoing support effectively.
• Gain practical experience with eBPF, XDP, or similar Linux kernel technologies, and passion for low-level systems programming.
• Exhibit expertise in modern C++ versions, STL, performance-critical development, profiling, and debugging tools.
• Demonstrate expertise in research-driven work, including algorithm development, technology exploration, or experimental design and validation.

Work in a way that works for you

FlexBase, Akamai's Global Flexible Working Program, is based on the principles that are helping us create the best workplace in the world. When our colleagues said that flexible working was important to them, we listened. We also know flexible working is important to many of the incredible people considering joining Akamai. FlexBase, gives 95% of employees the choice to work from their home, their office, or both (in the country advertised). This permanent workplace flexibility program is consistent and fair globally, to help us find incredible talent, virtually anywhere. We are happy to discuss working options for this role and encourage you to speak with your recruiter in more detail when you apply.

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Working for you

At Akamai, we will provide you with opportunities to grow, flourish, and achieve great things. Our benefit options are designed to meet your individual needs for today and in the future. We provide benefits surrounding all aspects of your life:

• Your health
• Your finances
• Your family
• Your time at work
• Your time pursuing other endeavors

Our benefit plan options are designed to meet your individual needs and budget, both today and in the future.

About us

Akamai powers and protects life online. Leading companies worldwide choose Akamai to build, deliver, and secure their digital experiences helping billions of people live, work, and play every day. With the world's most distributed compute platform from cloud to edge we make it easy for customers to develop and run applications, while we keep experiences closer to users and threats farther away.

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Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company with a global reach and exciting services and clients? Come join us and grow with a team of people who will energize and inspire you!