Great people, fun work but really complex product - Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) Akamai Employee Review

4.0
15 Feb 2021
Recommend
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Pros

Great people Great work that teaches you a lot Competitive benefits and pay Great work/life balance days with Wellness Days each month

Cons

Really complicated products with so many layers of complexity to get your head around. It's a lot of products too, not just 1. Generous vacation policy but I wish it was more flexible Hard to switch teams or role

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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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