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      Akamai

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      Akamai reviews

      4.3

      89% would recommend to a friend

      (3,473 total reviews)
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      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 3,473 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
      Jun 14, 2013

      Not for entry level engineers

      Systems software engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
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      Pros

      Work life balance Good people to work with

      Cons

      This is based on my personal experience - others mileage may vary ... - support overload of existing production systems - keep firefighting - rampant production failures leave little time for personal growth as a software engineer... unless you have come in with a lot of experience from the industry and all this doesn't bother you. - too little time to write actual code (unless you are too brilliant and can code up something very quickly) - Architect does things on his own terms and overrides tech lead and manager; often times tech lead and manager are as clueless as the new hire. Poor mentoring. - Terrible for entry level engineer - Too many things to know before feeling productive - whole lot of complexity in products - Immigration process is slow for entry level folks (F-1 students moving to H-1B -- take care; clarify about green card immigration process during interview.) - Upward mobility not so good, takes 4-5 years to get promoted (since there are only 3 levels for software engineers) no matter how hard you worked; till then keep growing linearly in terms of compensation. - Lot of old guard - people store company knowledge in their heads, not sufficient documentation, you can get tired of going and asking for every small thing (even after spending 2 years in the company) -- this should be resolved by better training for new hires. - Old legacy systems in place -- need to use more open source. - Not as competitive in compensation and perks as other top silicon valley companies. - Conservative east coast management - stingy in spending. - record profits, record quarters -- but still cut down on perks and bonuses to employees who are main assets. - projects are under-staffed. very painful at times even when the shortage of staff affects critical release cycles by a big margin. they do not want to spend! I would look at better places in silicon valley to work for if you are a new or a recent grad.

      4.0
      May 29, 2013

      Great company, not without its warts

      Senior software engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
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      Pros

      The technology is really cool and unique, and the business is in an extremely strong position. There are a lot of smart people, so you learn a lot very quickly. There is a lot to do and hard work is rewarded to some degree. Most of the people people are good to work with as well.

      Cons

      The system is complicated and there are a lot of details to learn. Politics can be rough at times. There is a lot of proprietary software and a lot of it is not well documented and/or supported.

      3.0
      May 9, 2025

      Leading Through the Noise: Shaping Akamai’s Brand Identity When Direction Was Lacking

      Associate creative director
      Recommend
      CEO approval
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      Pros

      1. Purpose-Driven Work with Global Impact Akamai plays a critical role in keeping the internet fast, secure, and reliable. Being part of the marketing team means contributing to a brand that supports the infrastructure of the digital world, especially during global events where secure access and content delivery are essential. 2. Collaborative and Supportive Culture The marketing team is filled with smart, passionate, and genuinely kind people who value collaboration over ego. There’s a strong sense of teamwork, and cross-functional alignment between creative, strategy, and product teams is encouraged. 3. Strong Company Values and Ethics Akamai prioritizes integrity, inclusion, and sustainability. The company is vocal about social responsibility, DEI initiatives, and reducing its carbon footprint, which adds meaning and depth to brand storytelling. 4. Opportunity to Shape a Complex, Evolving Brand As Akamai has expanded beyond CDN and security into cloud computing, the brand is in a transformative phase—offering huge potential for marketers to innovate, modernize the voice, and build customer-centric narratives across new product lines. 5. Global Reach with Room for Creativity With a presence in over 130 countries and a diverse customer base, the marketing team has the unique challenge—and opportunity—to develop campaigns that are culturally relevant, visually powerful, and globally scalable.

      Cons

      1. Lack of Visionary Creative Leadership Despite having talented individuals, there’s a noticeable absence of strong, creative leadership driving a cohesive brand vision. This often leaves the team executing more than innovating. 2. Stagnant Brand Identity Akamai’s visual identity and marketing collateral—especially around events and product launches—have become repetitive and uninspired, lacking the boldness needed to differentiate in a competitive tech space. 3. Weak Messaging and Positioning The company struggles to clearly articulate its evolving offerings, particularly around cloud and edge computing. The messaging often lacks clarity, confidence, and emotional resonance with target audiences. 4. Poor Social Media Strategy and Engagement Digital presence is underwhelming. Akamai’s social channels lack compelling content and strategic engagement, missing opportunities to connect with industry voices and customers in real-time. 5. Brand Visibility is Declining Rather than leading industry conversations, Akamai’s brand presence is fading. While competitors push bold narratives and modern storytelling, Akamai often feels reactive and risk-averse, which undermines its potential.

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