Engineering Manager, Linux Team
Core
Lead and mentor a high-performing team of kernel and systems engineers to oversee the end-to-end delivery of the Linux Kernel and core OS components for Cloudflare's global network.
Role type
Senior Engineering Manager, Linux Kernel & Systems
Builds
Linux Kernel, core OS components, automated continuous delivery pipelines
Domain
Internet Infrastructure, Low-Level Systems, Open Source
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Systems leadership, Linux Kernel internals, x86/ARM architecture, OS design fundamentals, CI/CD pipeline management, Open source community engagement, Global production environment management, Strategic communication
Preferred skills
Kernel-level debugging expertise, Automated telemetry system development, Upstream maintainer experience, DORA metrics utilization
Technologies
Linux Kernel, x86, ARM, CI/CD pipelines
Responsibilities
Manage and mentor a team of kernel and systems engineers; Oversee the end-to-end delivery of the Linux Kernel and core OS components; Steer the Cloudflare kernel development roadmap; Promote a "minimal patch" philosophy by ensuring team contributions to the Linux Kernel; Act as a consultant to hardware and service teams; Lead the development of automated systems for kernel-level debugging; Measure team success using DORA metrics and specific capabilities
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities
