Lot of opportunities if you are motivated, relaxed work environment and a chance to make significant contributions - Senior Software Engineer Akamai Employee Review

4.0
Apr 21, 2011
Recommend
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Pros

The ability to make a significant contribution Good work life balance Paid time off Not much red tape or bureaucracy A small place where everybody knows everybody, though thats changing

Cons

Overall technical leadership in Bangalore is a little lacking Compensation increases might not be significant Newer hires are not of the same quality as the older ones

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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
Recommend
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Pros

Good people and good tech

Cons

Management is completely hit or miss

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