Best place I have worked in 25+ years - Software QA Engineer Akamai Employee Review

5.0
17 Feb 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

This is the first company I have worked at where 'work/life balance' isn't just a slogan. Management really works hard to ensure that employees are supported. They have helped us out with a reimbursement for setting up our home offices. And the new plan for remote work is super flexible! There are plenty of employee support groups for whatever you interest is; that are very active. The community and environmental engagement programs are top notch. And did I mention unlimited PTO!?!? Communication from management is proactive. I Love working with the people in my group. And so far I haven't encountered any real jerks in the rest of the company.

Cons

Healthcare plan is better than many, though still not really top tier. And price wise it is on the high side of the middle range. Sign-on bonus and other incentives are paid out as RSUs over time. (some prefer this) Big gap between performance reviews and any pay increases taking effect.

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5.0
10 June 2026
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CEO approval
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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
25 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Good place to work and good benefits

Cons

Managers are pretty terrible, they don’t have clear goals

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