Overall Good Company - Senior SDET Lead Akamai Employee Review

3.0
Jan 16, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

1. The organization provides a strong work-life balance, allowing employees to manage personal and professional commitments effectively. 2. It fosters a positive and inclusive work culture, which promotes collaboration and support among teams. 3. Flexible work arrangements are available, including the option to work entirely remotely. 4. The work environment is well-structured, creating a comfortable and productive atmosphere. 5. Teams generally maintain a cooperative and supportive dynamic, encouraging a collaborative work experience.

Cons

1. Opportunities for career advancement in QA roles appear to have diminished, with reduced focus on acknowledging their contributions compared to the past. 2. Policies related to maternity leave and the transition back to work could use improvement. There have been cases where roles were discontinued post-return, attributed to "business needs." Clearer and more supportive policies could enhance trust and confidence for employees navigating life changes. 3. Recent organizational changes may not align with the expectations of those seeking stability and long-term growth opportunities.

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5.0
Jul 10, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Work Life Balance Rewarding Work and Responsibilities Quality Benefits Stock Options & Compensation are competitive Continuing Education Reimbursement Diversity of the community

Cons

Akamai is still learning to grow into the enterprise-level organization it strives to be. There are no major cons to share in effort to discourage someone from applying, but like most jobs, few are perfect.

5.0
Jul 10, 2026
Recommend
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Business Outlook

Pros

- Great work life balance - Great work culture - Ability to work on projects you are interested in

Cons

- Slow work, conservative management - Pay is lower than similar level tech companies

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