Toxic Culture - Director Akamai Employee Review

2.0
Jan 13, 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

They will pay you money.

Cons

The warm and fuzzy image is a myth. Above individual contributor it's all politics and golf. Company is EXTREMELY risk-averse but will pour endless resources into dead-end projects if the right you-know-whats are kissed.

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5.0
Jul 10, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

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

Cons

- Slow work, conservative management - Pay is lower than similar level tech companies

4.0
Jul 9, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

It was great and my manager and mentor was great

Cons

Wasn't given the greatest project but I learned a lot

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