Changing the Internet Landscape - Anonymous employee Akamai Employee Review

5.0
9 Mar 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Super exciting company at the cutting edge of the Internet evolution. For a company that is not a household name, you have the opportunity to work on projects that will change the way that billions of people interact with Internet experiences every day. Akamai's global network is leading the charge to bring broadcast quality TV experiences to any connected Internet user. Their cloud performance and security businesses are enabling the latest and greatest consumer experiences from the top companies in the world. Working here is a challenge and rewarding every single day.

Cons

Akamai is experiencing a hyper growth period and this has it's growing pains. More of the workforce is new than old so building context and relationships to operate effectively in the organization can be challenging for some newcomers.

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5.0
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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 Jun 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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