Poison to a career - Senior Software Engineer Akamai Employee Review

1.0
Apr 5, 2018
Recommend
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Pros

Very security conscious You can work remote, but you can't get promoted or transfer if you do.

Cons

Nobody seems to know what is going on Mandatory noncompete, and other employers know Akamai's reputation for non-compete litigation Impossibly fragmented social structure Pay was fair but not great Benefits were below average Perks were useless Work computers are several generations old and required to run out of date operating systems

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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 25, 2026
Recommend
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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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