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Careers

Join us to power and protect life online by solving the toughest challenges together.

Opportunities are waiting for you

Every moment, billions of people around the world use the internet to work, to connect, to shop, and to play. Akamai makes these life-shaping digital experiences possible. We power and protect life online, thanks to the ability of our employees to solve technology’s toughest challenges.

Join us on this extraordinary mission of turning the impossible into the possible. Be a part of our amazing team.

The core values of our global team

We make it easier for global businesses to build, secure, and deliver their applications. We keep experiences closer to users and threats farther away. Innovative companies worldwide trust us with their business. In every interaction, we are always driven by our commitment to our core values.


Customers first

Customers first

We find purpose in putting people first, supporting our customers, and solving problems together. Learn more about our approach.

One Akamai

One Akamai

One Akamai means one team. Hear directly from our team about how we share knowledge, respect, and success across our entire global community.

Innovation

Innovation

Everyone here plays a part in unlocking our potential and innovating for the future. Learn more about how creativity, curiosity, and ideas help us build solutions for billions of people.

Urgency and persistence

Urgency and persistence

The world doesn’t wait, and neither do we. Hear how our collective persistence in the face of every challenge helps keep people safe and more connected than ever.

Integrity and trust

Integrity and trust

Ethics, honesty, and transparency make us who we are. Find out how we keep people across the globe secure, happy, and ready for the future with our solutions.

Inclusion

Inclusion

At Akamai, we embrace a global community of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas. Learn more about how our inclusive culture creates opportunities for our team.

Giving back

Giving back

To honor our co-founder, Danny Lewin, we make sure everyone at Akamai feels empowered to volunteer and give back to their communities. Find out how we’re building deeper connections with our neighbors and all the places we call home.

Hear from our employees:
What do you find most rewarding about your career at Akamai?

Stats Module Background

Our culture by the numbers: 2025

  • 10,750+

    Employees worldwide

  • 95%

    Most staff can choose where to work: office, home, or a mix

  • 95

    Community grants and partnerships

A Top Place to Work

We’re ambitious, ranking among top global tech and diversity employers. With thousands of employees, many able to choose where they work, we lead with trust, respect, and innovation. We collaborate to solve problems and build a supportive culture. Our awards celebrate our employees’ talents and the opportunities that drive us.

Akamai Supporting Family Caregiving 2025
Akamai America’s Greatest Workplace Inclusion
U.S. News & World Reports Best Company to Work For 2024
Forbes America’s Best Midsize Employers 2024
Forbes America’s Best Employers for Diversity 2024
Forbes & Statista Best Employers for New Grads 2024
Fortune America’s Most Innovative Companies 2024
Bloomberg Gender Equity Index

Don’t just take our word for it …

Akamai employees say they enjoy the company culture, work-life balance, innovative atmosphere, and their colleagues. 

We put you first so you can do your best, most creative work.

But don’t just take our word for it. Read the reviews to see what its like to be a part of Akamai

Let’s get to know each other

Akamai Technologies is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength that diversity brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race/ethnicity, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected group status.

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Additional required postings

Akamai will provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities who need an accommodation to fully participate in the application process. If you would like to request an accommodation, please send an e-mail to careers(at)akamai(dot)com or call +1 (617)-274-7165 for assistance in applying. Please note, this e-mail address and phone number are only for job seekers with disabilities requesting an accommodation. Please do not use these to check on the status of your job application.