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

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
5.0
Oct 16, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Great technical culture Opportunity to work on challenges at global scale Strong work-life balance with good compensation

Cons

Too risk-averse at times Overly bureaucratic

5.0
Sep 24, 2025

it is awesome

Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

work life balance is great

Cons

sometimes u will fell stuck because work will be boring

4.0
Sep 3, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Cutting-edge tech stack. Offers opportunities for growth and tackling complex industry challenges. Strong leadership with a clear mission and inspiring vision.

Cons

Low salaries compared to market May not excel in career unless you drive it

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