Never allowed to do what I was hired for - Senior Software Development Engineer In Test Akamai Employee Review

1.0
6 Oct 2018
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Pros

I guess the technology was interesting (if vastly outdated). Many of the people were fantastic (and deserve better).

Cons

I was hired under false pretenses. I was hired to do something, and never got to do it, due to misguided middle management and peers, and spineless upper management. The tools they have in place, and much of the technology, is severely out-of-date, and there are too many people that "like it that way". Innovation is stifled in the name of the status quo.

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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
Recommend
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Pros

Good people and good tech

Cons

Management is completely hit or miss

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