It's not the same Akamai that it was 5 years back - Senior Software Engineer Akamai Employee Review

1.0
Dec 12, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Remote work is the only positive for employees. And, it's the reason why company is sinking. If your plan is to join a remote company and chill out, you can join. I hear, Security business is still good.

Cons

You'll meet the worst middle management here. Very low pay and slow growth. Do not put efforts beyond your comfort zone as they are totally neglected, not even acknowledged. Forget hikes. If you have ambitions, do not join. You'll be brought down.

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5.0
Jun 10, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Genuinely collaborative culture with talented, supportive colleagues across sales, marketing, and technical teams. * Strong work-life balance and flexibility compared to many companies in the cybersecurity industry. * Meaningful products and technology with a strong reputation in the market. * Employees are trusted to own their work without excessive micromanagement. * Good benefits and a people-first culture that generally prioritizes employee well-being.

Cons

As a large organization, decision-making can sometimes be slow and require alignment across multiple stakeholders. * Organizational changes and shifting priorities occasionally create uncertainty. * Cross-functional processes can be complex, which can impact speed of execution.

4.0
Jun 10, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Good people and good tech

Cons

Management is completely hit or miss

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