Very good culture - Software Engineer II Akamai Employee Review

5.0
3 Apr 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Best work-life balance Stable work Good teammates Good Management

Cons

Too stable, no rigorous work, and hence slow growth and slow promotion. Salary is industry standards (justifiable with the amount of work) it's best for people with family. I would not suggest bachelors to stay in the company for too long, join after you are married.

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5.0
10 Jun 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
10 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Good people and good tech

Cons

Management is completely hit or miss

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