One of the Best Places to Work - Anonymous employee Akamai Employee Review

5.0
8 Mar 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Akamai is the standard-bearer in an increasingly competitive market, but without question the one with proven technology and competitive value-added tech. Their strong chief executive leads a generally solid and dedicated team of players throughout the organization. It's a fun and rewarding place to work without the "perks" designed to keep overtaxed workers quiet.

Cons

A company wouldn’t be a company without a few challenges, but on the whole, Computerworld, Boston Globe, Forbes and others are right: this is one of the best places to work. That said, career trajectory in the past was somewhat limited thanks to “lifers” in leadership roles, but the job is rewarding, the people are smart, and you feel proud to be a part of the team.

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5.0
10 June 2026
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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
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Pros

Good place to work and good benefits

Cons

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

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