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      Akamai

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      Akamai Senior Software Developer reviews

      3.9

      82% would recommend to a friend

      (168 total reviews)
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      Tom Leighton

      91% approve of CEO

      65% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      4.2

      Work/Life balance

      4.0

      Culture & values

      4.0

      Diversity & inclusion

      3.5

      Senior management

      3.5

      Compensation and benefits

      3.5

      Career opportunities

      Senior Software Developer employees have rated Akamai with 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 168 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Senior Software Developer professionals have a good working experience there. Akamai is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Senior Software Developer professionals compared to other employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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      168 reviews
      4.0
      Mar 3, 2026

      Great company but a pressure cooker

      Senior software engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Well-managed company that treats its employees well with profit sharing as stock options and all work is "flex base", that is, no distinction between remote, hybrid or on-site. Executive management seems to have a pretty clear vision of the company direction and strategy and is executing well. Top-level engineering talent. Should be in a better position than most tech companies to handle the "AI Apocalypse".

      Cons

      Can be a pressure cooker, high expectations, the usual periodic layoffs. A smaller company that is not as nimble as it should be for its size. Tom Leighton, the CEO, is fantastic but is getting on in years...will his successor be able to continue leading the company at the same level or will the company lose its way and tank once Tom steps back.

      3.0
      Feb 2, 2026

      Good

      Senior software engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Permanent remote, so you can work from home

      Cons

      You ll totally loose human touch

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