Great place to learn distributed systems at scale - Senior Software Engineer Akamai Employee Review

4.0
Apr 15, 2026
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Pros

Akamai is a great place for engineers interested in networking, edge computing, and performance optimization. The scale of systems is impressive, and there are plenty of opportunities to grow technically. Teams are collaborative and supportive. Pros: Learning opportunities, impactful work, flexible environment Cons: Can be challenging to navigate large systems initially

Cons

Processes can be slow due to company size and structure Learning curve is steep for new engineers Cross-team coordination can sometimes delay progress

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5.0
Jun 10, 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
Jun 10, 2026
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Pros

Good people and good tech

Cons

Management is completely hit or miss

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