Is Akamai a good company to work for?

Akamai has an overall rating of 4.3 out of 5, based on over 3,830 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 89% of employees would recommend working at Akamai to a friend and 75% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Akamai have been left by employees working as Intern , Solutions Architect and Senior Manager .

Does Akamai pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Akamai employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Akamai. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Akamai?

89% of Akamai employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Akamai 4.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.4 for culture and values and 4.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Akamai?

Software Engineer (182) , Senior Software Engineer (167) , Solutions Architect (77) , Software Engineer II (54) , Security Architect (45) , Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) II (44) , Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) (42) , Solutions Engineer (38) , Technical Project Manager (37) , Technical Support Engineer (36) , Manager (34) , Technical Solutions Engineer (34) , Program Manager (32) , Director (28) , Cloud Support Engineer (26)

What are the pros of working at Akamai according to real employee reviews?

"Good work life balance for employees and leaders" ((in 470 reviews)); "Good benefits and the company gets across the message that they care about their employees." ((in 258 reviews)); "Good work culture and people" ((in 193 reviews)); "Good pay and stock options" ((in 132 reviews)); "Best place and Very comfortable." ((in 115 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Akamai according to real employee reviews?

"I learned from the bad manager what to avoid when one day I manage people." ((in 64 reviews)); "Frequent cut backs and layoffs" ((in 34 reviews)); "Middle management is lacking experience" ((in 18 reviews)); "No training provided and a lot of lies during the interview." ((in 18 reviews)); "Upper management and leadership are largely directionless and uncommunicative." ((in 13 reviews))

What are employees saying about Akamai layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Akamai layoffs and their outlook for job security at Akamai in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Akamai locations?

Cambridge , Boston , Santa Clara , Atlanta , Fort Lauderdale , New York , San Mateo , San Francisco , Denver , San Jose , Reston , Los Angeles , San Diego , Washington , Dallas , Chicago , Seattle , Portland , Miami , Jersey City , Sterling , Austin , Hollywood , Park City , Arlington , Ashburn , Fairfax , Warrenton , Goodyear , Ann Arbor

Akamai reviews

4.3

89% would recommend to a friend

(3,478 total reviews)

Tom Leighton

91% approve of CEO

75% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.5

Work/Life balance

4.4

Culture & values

4.4

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Compensation and benefits

4.0

Career opportunities

3.9

Senior management

Akamai has an employee rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 3,478 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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Reviews by job title

3K reviews

5.0

Feb 22, 2025

Review

Senior lead revenue accountant

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

One of the best company to work, employee friendly, work from home and good comp and benefits

Cons

I cannot think of any cons at the moment

4.0

Feb 22, 2025

Great atmosphere

Senior technical program manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great conditions, flexible work, good work-life balance

Cons

Not much room for personal development, local management isn't very good

5.0

Feb 19, 2025

Good company to work

Software development engineer in test (sdet) ii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

✅ Work-Life Balance: Akamai provides a flexible work environment, including remote work options and a good work-life balance. ✅ Competitive Compensation & Benefits: The company offers attractive salary packages, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, wellness programs, and retirement plans. ✅ Supportive Work Culture: The work environment is inclusive, with a strong focus on diversity, equity, and employee well-being. ✅ Career Growth & Learning: Akamai invests in employee development through training, certifications, and career progression opportunities. ✅ Cutting-Edge Technology Exposure: Employees work with advanced cloud computing, security, and content delivery technologies, keeping them ahead in the industry. ✅ Job Stability & Security: The company has a strong market presence and financial stability, ensuring job security for employees. ✅ Employee Perks: Employees enjoy perks like team outings, work-from-home allowances, and wellness initiatives.

Cons

Limited Onsite Opportunities: While there are chances to work with global teams, international travel and onsite assignments are relatively limited.

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