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      Akamai

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      Akamai reviews

      4.3

      89% would recommend to a friend

      (3,480 total reviews)
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      Tom Leighton

      91% approve of CEO

      75% positive business outlook

      Ratings by demographic groups

      Akamai has an employee rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 3,480 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Akamai employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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      3K reviews
      3.0
      Jul 14, 2025

      Mixed Bag

      Technical enablement
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Solid work-life balance with decent U.S.-based benefits like HSA contributions, wellness stipends, equity grants, employee stock purchase plans, and flexible time off. This can be a good environment for those prioritizing personal time over career growth—ideal for people looking for a consistent, low-stress 8-hour workday and the ability to disconnect fully after hours. Many employees with caregiving responsibilities appreciated this stability.

      Cons

      The company can feel political and cliquish. It's a total boys club. Some managers tend to hire unqualified friends, which can make it harder for others to grow. Career advancement is especially tough for early-career employees and women. Moving up—or even switching roles—can be slow, no matter how much effort you put in. Feedback is often vague. In some cases, people follow the advice they’re given and still don’t get recognition. Cross-team work may be supported at first but then quietly pushed aside. This might vary depending on the team, but it can be frustrating when hard work goes unnoticed. The company’s stock hasn’t been performing well lately.

      3.0
      May 17, 2025

      Not what it used to be

      Senior sales development representative (sdr)
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Overall, Akamai is a good company. They frequently send out surveys on employee concerns and morale. In the beginning, I was proud to be an employee.

      Cons

      There is absolutely no game plan, focus, or strategy. It's a circus with Ferris wheels, rollercoasters, and games. There is no training for new employees, which makes it extremely frustrating for anyone who works remotely.

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