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Director of Engineering - Edge Linux Networking

Fastly, Inc.Denver, CO; New York City, NY; San Francisco, CA
On-site Full-time $246.6K/yr - $295.9K/yr

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Experience Level

Senior Level Manager

Qualifications

Define and lead the long-term strategy for Edge Linux Networking, ensuring alignment with the company's overarching goals and vision. Mentor and coach a diverse team of kernel developers, architects, and site reliability engineers to innovate new systems and maintain existing ones. Collaborate on developing new solutions across the kernel, XDP, and user agents to enhance the Linux Operating System. Prioritize the team's roadmap based on cross-functional and product requirements, assisting in overcoming obstacles to progress. Engage with Engineering and Operations teams to boost performance, automation, and overall efficiency. Foster an inclusive and productive engineering culture that attracts and retains top engineering talent while promoting their professional growth.

About the job

Fastly operates an edge cloud platform that processes, serves, and protects applications at the Internet’s edge, close to end users. The platform is programmable and supports agile software development. Well-known brands such as GitHub, Yelp, Paramount, and JetBlue rely on Fastly’s services.

Fastly’s mission is to build a more trustworthy Internet.

Key Dates

  • Posting Open Date: April 23, 2026
  • Anticipated Posting Close Date: May 7, 2026

The posting may close early depending on applicant volume.

Role overview

The Director of Engineering - Edge Linux Networking leads Fastly’s Kernel engineering team. This group is responsible for the performance and stability of the low-latency data path through the Linux kernel and XDP, supporting all customer traffic. The team maintains Fastly’s kernel alignment with upstream releases and both uses and contributes to new Linux technologies.

This role also oversees support for the hardware platform and manages the lifecycle of OCI containers and Linux Operating System Distributions. Strong leadership is essential to maintain the stability of Fastly’s Edge stack and deliver high-quality service to customers.

Locations

  • Denver, CO
  • New York City, NY
  • San Francisco, CA

About Fastly, Inc.

Fastly is on a mission to revolutionize the way people connect online. By providing a powerful edge cloud platform, we enable businesses to deliver high-performance digital experiences securely and reliably. Our commitment to leveraging the latest technologies positions us as a leader in the industry, helping our clients thrive in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

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