Not as good as you think - Anonymous employee Akamai Employee Review

1.0
Apr 20, 2018
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

-new sales director appears to be change agent -new fitness reimbursement program

Cons

-very high turn-over rate in Marketing and Sales -highly political culture -nearly impossible to get promoted -departments don't communicate well -low morale in Marketing due to toxic leadership -new hires are not as experienced or skilled as the people who left -brain drain in last year and half -outdated technology -antiquated gym equipment -filthy showers -bad employees are impossible to get rid of -polarizing managers -recent acquisitions are not panning out -poor returns on the huge investment made in demand generation -substandard integration team from CR -smaller competitors are winning business away at an alarming rate -new snack shack vendor is awful unless you like trans fat and sugary drinks

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5.0
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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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