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Akamai Technologies
4.3
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Proud winner of ABECA 2024 - AmbitionBox Employee Choice Awards
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Internet security services for Content Delivery Network, cybersecurity, & cloud service
Overall Rating
4.3/5
based on 391 reviews
16% above
industry average
Highly rated for
Company culture, Work-life balance, Salary
Work Policy
Permanent work from home
82% employees reported
Monday to Friday
90% employees reported
Flexible timing
79% employees reported
No travel
85% employees reported
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Top Employees Benefits
Cafeteria
48 employees reported
Office cab/shuttle
47 employees reported
Health insurance
42 employees reported
Office gym
40 employees reported
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About Akamai Technologies
Founded in1998 (27 yrs old)
India Employee Count1k-5k
Global Employee Count5k-10k
HeadquartersCambridge,Massachusetts, United States
Office Locations
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Websiteakamai.com
Primary Industry
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At Akamai, our mission is to make digital experiences fast, intelligent, and secure. Our intelligent edge platform surrounds everything, from the enterprise to the cloud. It keeps apps and experiences closer to users — and attacks and threats far away. Top brands globally rely on Akamai as their competitive edge. We help them win in the market through agile solutions that extend the power of their multi-cloud world. Our portfolio of edge security, web and mobile performance, enterprise access, and video delivery solutions is supported by unmatched customer service, analytics, and 24/7/365 monitoring. At Akamai, we see a world of unimagined potential, all enabled through the unique power of the Akamai Edge. It’s this power that creates the agility our customers need to accelerate and secure their multi-cloud world — and own their digital future.
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Akamai Technologies Ratings
based on 391 reviews
Overall Rating
4.3/5
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Job security
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Akamai Technologies is rated 4.3 out of 5 stars on AmbitionBox, based on 391 company reviews. This rating reflects a generally positive employee experience, indicating satisfaction with the company’s work culture, benefits, and career growth opportunities. AmbitionBox gathers authentic employee reviews and ratings, making it a trusted platform for job seekers and employees in India.
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Gender Based Ratings at Akamai Technologies
based on 362 reviews
4.5
Rated by 98 Women
Rated 4.5 for Work-life balance and 4.5 for Company culture
4.3
Rated by 264 Men
Rated 4.4 for Work-life balance and 4.3 for Company culture
Work Policy at Akamai Technologies
based on 54 reviews in last 6 months
Permanent work from home
82%
Hybrid
11%
Work from office
7%
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Overall Rating | 4.3/5 based on 391 reviews | 4.1/5 based on 1.6k reviews | 3.5/5 based on 2.9k reviews | 3.7/5 based on 1.3k reviews |
Highly Rated for | Work-life balance Company culture Salary | Work-life balance Company culture Job security | No highly rated category | Work-life balance |
Critically Rated for | No critically rated category | Promotions | Promotions Salary Job security | Promotions Skill development Salary |
Primary Work Policy | Permanent work from home 82% employees reported | Hybrid 94% employees reported | Work from office 80% employees reported | Hybrid 53% employees reported |
Rating by Women Employees | 4.5 Good rated by 98 women | 4.1 Good rated by 573 women | 3.5 Good rated by 819 women | 3.8 Good rated by 359 women |
Rating by Men Employees | 4.3 Good rated by 264 men | 4.1 Good rated by 944 men | 3.5 Good rated by 1.9k men | 3.6 Good rated by 860 men |
Job security | 3.9 Good | 4.1 Good | 3.3 Average | 3.6 Good |
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Akamai Technologies Salaries
Akamai Technologies salaries have received with an average score of 4.1 out of 5 by 391 employees.
Senior Software Engineer
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₹17 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr
Software Engineer2
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₹13.4 L/yr - ₹26 L/yr
Cloud Support Engineer
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₹10 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr
Software Engineer
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₹10 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr
Platform Operations Engineer
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₹5.5 L/yr - ₹14.4 L/yr
Technical Solutions Engineer
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₹8.5 L/yr - ₹21 L/yr
Security Architect
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₹18 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr
Software Engineer II
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₹15 L/yr - ₹25.3 L/yr
Software Developer
(40 salaries)
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₹7.9 L/yr - ₹28 L/yr
Technical Support Engineer
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₹5.1 L/yr - ₹17 L/yr
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Quantum Threats Are Here—Why the Next Cybersecurity Boom May Already Be Underway
- The quantum computing race is accelerating in 2025, with concerns rising about the Quantum Apocalypse, a time when quantum computers could break current encryption within seconds.
- National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has finalized post-quantum algorithms like HQC and ML-KEM, while the UK's National Cyber Security Centre has a migration plan for post-quantum readiness.
- Investors are turning to companies like Scope Technologies Corp., Akamai Technologies, Gen Digital Inc., Check Point Software Technologies Ltd., and CyberArk Software Ltd. for next-gen cybersecurity solutions.
- Market projections show the Quantum Computing Software market expected to surge, and Research and Markets anticipates growth in the Post-Quantum Cryptography market.
- Scope Technologies Corp. announced infrastructure upgrades to its QSE platform for enhanced capacity and performance to meet growing demand and prepare for the QSE Mobile App launch.
- Scope has signed strategic partnerships, witnessing increased interest in its quantum-resilient cloud storage, capable of processing secure messages at scale with quantum-resistant encryption.
- With a focus on data privacy and quantum resilience, Scope's QSE platform offers secure messaging, file storage, and enterprise data workflows, with no third-party data access.
- Scope recently closed a private placement, receiving funding to finalize app development, expand its encryption suite, and cater to increased demand in sectors like healthcare, finance, and government.
- The company's strategic partnerships in Europe and Asia-Pacific, along with the launch of the Quantum Preparedness Assessment tool, highlight its growth trajectory and position in the cybersecurity domain.
- Other companies such as Akamai Technologies, Gen Digital Inc., Check Point Software Technologies Ltd., and CyberArk Software Ltd. are also making advancements in cybersecurity and digital safety.
Baystreet | 1 Apr, 2025
Akamai Becomes the First Cloud Provider to Offer VPUs
- Cloud computing platform Akamai has introduced Akamai Cloud Accelerated Compute Instances, a new category of cloud-based compute powered by NETINT video processing units (VPUs).
- Akamai becomes the first cloud provider to offer VPUs in the cloud, enabling specialised hardware for media transcoding in cloud environments.
- Akamai's accelerated instances run on Quadra T1U VPUs, supporting resolutions up to 8Kp60 and offering scalable solutions for media companies delivering video-on-demand and live streaming services.
- The introduction of VPUs in the cloud allows companies to offload compute-intensive video processing tasks from CPUs, providing greater throughput and cost savings.
Analyticsindiamag | 1 Apr, 2025
March 2025: All AI updates from the past month
- Google released reasoning model Gemini 2.5, enhancing AI capabilities with improved reasoning and performance.
- OpenAI introduced 4o Image Generation model, improving text rendering, image refinement, and in-context learning.
- Microsoft unveiled new reasoning agents, Researcher and Analyst, in Microsoft 365 Copilot for data analysis.
- Microsoft Security Copilot introduced new agents for handling security and IT tasks, aligning with the Zero Trust framework.
- Red Hat AI updated Red Hat OpenShift AI with distributed serving, model tuning, and AI Guardrails for secure practices.
- Akamai launched Akamai Cloud Inference for building and running AI applications at the edge with improved throughput and reduced latency.
- AlexNet source code, a neural network for image recognition, was open-sourced to advance computer vision capabilities.
- Anthropic's Claude now has web search capability, enhancing response generation by accessing up-to-date information.
- Google introduced Canvas for easier collaboration with Gemini, enabling interactive content creation and refinement.
- OpenAI added new audio models for building more powerful and customizable voice agents catering to various scenarios.
Sdtimes | 31 Mar, 2025
Mar 28, 2025: AI updates from the past week — Gemini 2.5, OpenAI 4o image generation, new reasoning agents from Microsoft, and more
- Google released its reasoning model Gemini 2.5, emphasizing enhanced performance and improved accuracy with built-in reasoning capabilities for future models.
- OpenAI introduced 4o Image Generation, enhancing text rendering, refining images, and improving instruction following for up to 10-20 objects.
- Microsoft unveiled new reasoning agents, Researcher and Analyst, in Microsoft 365 Copilot, assisting with data analysis and multi-step research.
- Microsoft also introduced new agents in Microsoft Security Copilot, focusing on tasks like phishing triage, alert handling, vulnerability remediation, and threat intelligence briefing.
- Red Hat AI expanded capabilities in Red Hat OpenShift AI 2.18, including model serving across multiple GPUs, end-to-end tuning, and AI Guardrails for mitigating unwanted content.
- Akamai launched Akamai Cloud Inference for AI at the edge, aiming to improve throughputs and reduce latency by providing various compute types and real-time data access.
- The source code for AlexNet, a significant neural network for image recognition from 2012, has been made open source by the Computer History Museum.
- These advancements showcase the ongoing evolution and innovations in AI technologies across various platforms and industries.
- For further details on last week's AI announcements, please refer to the article mentioned for comprehensive updates.
Sdtimes | 28 Mar, 2025
Akamai launches new platform for AI inference at the edge
- Akamai has launched Akamai Cloud Inference, a new solution for building and running AI applications at the edge.
- The solution enables developers to bring data workloads closer to end users, resulting in better throughput and reduced latency.
- It offers a variety of compute types and integrations with Nvidia's AI ecosystem and VAST Data for real-time data access.
- The platform also includes WebAssembly capabilities for simplified AI application development.
Sdtimes | 27 Mar, 2025
Akamai distributes AI inference across the globe, promising lower latency and higher throughput
- Akamai Technologies Inc. launches Akamai Cloud Inference, a distributed platform for running large language models closer to users.
- The service is built on the highly distributed Akamai Cloud to address issues with centralized cloud-based models.
- Running language models in centralized platforms leads to latency issues due to data location.
- Akamai focuses on moving AI data closer to users at the edge for more efficient inference.
- The company's extensive network from its CDN roots gives it a distributed advantage.
- Akamai's cloud infrastructure spans over 4,100 points of presence in more than 130 countries.
- Akamai Cloud Inference promises triple the throughput, reduced latency, and cost savings for AI inference.
- The service offers flexible compute resources, including GPUs and ASICs, for various AI workloads.
- Advanced data management capabilities are provided through a partnership with Vast Data Inc.
- Edge compute capabilities enable serverless infrastructure for latency-sensitive AI applications.
Siliconangle | 27 Mar, 2025
Thank You, Sponsors, For Powering Griffin Retreat 2025
- Inc42 hosted the first-ever Griffin Retreat in Agra from February 22 to 24, 2025, gathering over 75 visionary founders.
- The event aimed to shape India’s startup ecosystem towards a $1 trillion digital economy by 2030.
- Founders discussed IPOs, scaling strategies, and investment landscapes during the retreat.
- The event featured influential entrepreneurs like Mohandas Pai, Aman Gupta, Ritesh Agarwal, and more.
- Griffin Retreat fostered deep conversations and shared struggles among founders for India's digital economy growth.
- The event was powered by partners like IndiQube and Akamai, with supporting partners Nitro and Playbook.
- IndiQube offers flexible office solutions and workspace management software across India.
- Akamai provides cloud computing and content delivery services globally, ensuring secure and fast content delivery.
- Supporting partners Nitro and Playbook focus on helping D2C brands with AI-powered solutions and funding early-stage startups, respectively.
- Luxury partners like BMW provided a grandeur experience with a fleet of cars for guests at the retreat.
Inc42 | 11 Mar, 2025
Earnings Calendar: February 20, 2025
- Booking Holdings' earnings will provide insight into global travel trends, considering factors such as rising travel demand and potential impact from inflation and geopolitical concerns.
- Newmont's earnings will be of interest for assessing gold price fluctuations and understanding how gold functions as a safe-haven asset in turbulent economic times.
- Akamai's earnings will reflect the evolving demand for digital security and cloud computing services, with a focus on subscription revenue growth and margin expansion.
- Southern Company's earnings will highlight trends in the energy sector and infrastructure investment, including regulatory changes, energy demand, and renewable energy adoption.
Medium | 19 Feb, 2025
Trump suspends TikTok ban, signs tech-focused executive orders
- President Trump has signed an executive order that suspends the U.S. ban of TikTok for 75 days.
- Tech firms Oracle and Akamai have resumed working with TikTok after the ban, while Google and Apple have not.
- Legal experts believe the executive order may not hold up in court.
- Trump also issued other tech-focused executive orders, including renaming the United States Digital Service to U.S. DOGE Service.
Siliconangle | 22 Jan, 2025
TikTok’s service providers still risk billions in penalties for bringing it back online
- President-elect Donald Trump cannot simply declare an extension of the TikTok ban deadline and protect American companies that support it from billions of dollars in fines.
- TikTok is officially banned starting today until it sells to a non-Chinese company, and there’s no deal in sight.
- Flouting the ban could result in Apple and Google's app stores, as well as service providers Akamai and Oracle, facing potentially $850 billion in penalties.
- Despite this, Trump has reportedly assured companies they won’t face fines if they let TikTok continue operating.
The Verge | 20 Jan, 2025
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Akamai Technologies FAQs
When was Akamai Technologies founded?
Akamai Technologies was founded in 1998. The company has been operating for 27 years primarily in the Software Product sector.
Where is the Akamai Technologies headquarters located?
Akamai Technologies is headquartered in Cambridge,Massachusetts.
How many employees does Akamai Technologies have in India?
Akamai Technologies currently has more than 2,400+ employees in India. Engineering - Software & QA department appears to have the highest employee count in Akamai Technologies based on the number of reviews submitted on AmbitionBox.
Does Akamai Technologies have good work-life balance?
Akamai Technologies has a work-life balance rating of 4.4 out of 5 based on 300+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox. 85% employees rated Akamai Technologies 4 or above on work-life balance. This rating reflects the company's efforts to help employees maintain a healthy balance between their personal and professional lives. We encourage you to read Akamai Technologies work-life balance reviews for more details
Is Akamai Technologies good for career growth?
Career growth at Akamai Technologies is rated fairly well, with a promotions and appraisal rating of 3.5. 85% employees rated Akamai Technologies 4 or above, while 15% employees rated it 3 or below on promotions/appraisal. Though the sentiment is mixed for career growth, majority employees have rated it positively. We recommend reading Akamai Technologies promotions/appraisals reviews for more detailed insights.
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Working at Akamai Technologies offers several advantages that make it an appealing place for employees. The company is highly rated for company culture, work life balance and salary & benefits, based on 300+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox.
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