Great technology, can be stressful - Anonymous employee Akamai Employee Review

2.0
20 Aug 2010
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Great technology, smart people, market leader in their segment. Recognition from other people in internet companies. Good salaries, benefits. Great commute if you're in Cambridge.

Cons

Competitive, especially between development roles and non-development teams. Sometimes value knowledge over social skills and teamwork. It helps to be from MIT. Difficult commute if you live outside 128.

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5.0
10 Jun 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
10 Jun 2026
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Pros

Good people and good tech

Cons

Management is completely hit or miss

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