Great product, smart people, low innovation - Anonymous employee Akamai Employee Review

4.0
Jun 9, 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Smart people all over at Akamai. Even the Lifers are clever and active. Product is phenomenal and operates at incredible scale. Automation and efficiency are top notch. Work from home flexibility is great.

Cons

Internal innovation has stagnated. Much of the bright, creative, innovators have left. Today, the company feels more like a acquisition management group funded by the core product's revenues than an innovative tech company.

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Work Life Balance Rewarding Work and Responsibilities Quality Benefits Stock Options & Compensation are competitive Continuing Education Reimbursement Diversity of the community

Cons

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Pros

- Great work life balance - Great work culture - Ability to work on projects you are interested in

Cons

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