Is Akamai a good company to work for?

Akamai has an overall rating of 4.3 out of 5, based on over 3,825 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 89% of employees would recommend working at Akamai to a friend and 75% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Akamai have been left by employees working as Intern , Solutions Architect and Senior Manager .

Does Akamai pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Akamai employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Akamai. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Akamai?

89% of Akamai employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Akamai 4.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.4 for culture and values and 4.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Akamai?

Software Engineer (182) , Senior Software Engineer (167) , Solutions Architect (77) , Software Engineer II (54) , Security Architect (45) , Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) II (44) , Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) (42) , Solutions Engineer (38) , Technical Project Manager (37) , Technical Support Engineer (36) , Manager (34) , Technical Solutions Engineer (34) , Program Manager (32) , Director (28) , Cloud Support Engineer (26)

What are the pros of working at Akamai according to real employee reviews?

"Good work life balance for employees and leaders" ((in 472 reviews)); "Good benefits and the company gets across the message that they care about their employees." ((in 247 reviews)); "Great work culture and people" ((in 185 reviews)); "Best place and Very comfortable." ((in 114 reviews)); "2. Good management" ((in 108 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Akamai according to real employee reviews?

"I learned from the bad manager what to avoid when one day I manage people." ((in 64 reviews)); "quality talents have already left due to poor leadership." ((in 35 reviews)); "Frequent Org change or layoffs" ((in 30 reviews)); "Middle management is lacking experience" ((in 18 reviews)); "No training provided and a lot of lies during the interview." ((in 17 reviews))

What are employees saying about Akamai layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Akamai layoffs and their outlook for job security at Akamai in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Akamai locations?

Cambridge , Boston , Santa Clara , Atlanta , Fort Lauderdale , New York , San Mateo , San Francisco , Denver , San Jose , Reston , Los Angeles , San Diego , Washington , Dallas , Chicago , Seattle , Portland , Miami , Jersey City , Sterling , Austin , Hollywood , Park City , Arlington , Ashburn , Fairfax , Warrenton , Goodyear , Ann Arbor

Akamai reviews

4.3

89% would recommend to a friend

(3,474 total reviews)

Tom Leighton

91% approve of CEO

75% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.5

Work/Life balance

4.4

Culture & values

4.4

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Compensation and benefits

4.0

Career opportunities

3.9

Senior management

Akamai has an employee rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 3,474 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Akamai employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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3K reviews

5.0

Jan 17, 2025

Great Company to work for!

Sales director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work life balance is awesome. Pay is competitive and the work culture is solid.

Cons

Marketing and SDR teams need lots of improvement. Some internal politics, but nothing too bad.

3.0

Jan 16, 2025

Overall Good Company

Senior sdet lead

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

1. The organization provides a strong work-life balance, allowing employees to manage personal and professional commitments effectively. 2. It fosters a positive and inclusive work culture, which promotes collaboration and support among teams. 3. Flexible work arrangements are available, including the option to work entirely remotely. 4. The work environment is well-structured, creating a comfortable and productive atmosphere. 5. Teams generally maintain a cooperative and supportive dynamic, encouraging a collaborative work experience.

Cons

1. Opportunities for career advancement in QA roles appear to have diminished, with reduced focus on acknowledging their contributions compared to the past. 2. Policies related to maternity leave and the transition back to work could use improvement. There have been cases where roles were discontinued post-return, attributed to "business needs." Clearer and more supportive policies could enhance trust and confidence for employees navigating life changes. 3. Recent organizational changes may not align with the expectations of those seeking stability and long-term growth opportunities.

4.0

Jan 14, 2025

Good and bad

Contract billing analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good in terms of salary

Cons

Bad in terms of growth after certain extent and poor senior management

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