Used for my knowledge, then discarded - Anonymous employee Akamai Employee Review

1.0
Jun 1, 2025
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

I gained hands-on experience working with legacy systems and was able to develop a strong technical foundation. Some team members were great and supportive.

Cons

The company exploited my knowledge of a critical legacy system for over two years, offering little to no support during that time. Once the system was no longer needed, they let me go without hesitation. I felt like I was just a temporary tool rather than a valued team member. There was no real appreciation or effort to retain skilled employees. Poor communication from management and no clear growth path.

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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 25, 2026
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Pros

Good place to work and good benefits

Cons

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