Culture
We are problem-solvers who share a passion for technology and innovation.
Our commitment to you
When you join Akamai, we will provide you with opportunities to grow, thrive, and solve some of the world’s toughest challenges. Our teams are curious, innovative, collaborative, and tenacious. We believe that, together, we can power and protect life online. Be part of our amazing organization.
- FlexBase
- Reward and recognition
- Global talent development
- Wellness
- Benefits
FlexBase
FlexBase
FlexBase, Akamai’s global flexible working program, is based on the principles that are helping us create the best workplace in the world. When our colleagues said that flexible working was important to them, we listened.
So we developed FlexBase, which gives 95% of employees the choice to work from their home, their office, or both. This permanent workplace flexibility program is consistent and fair globally, and helps us find incredible talent virtually anywhere.
Reward and recognition
Reward and recognition
We reward employees who live our values and enable success.
At Akamai, we believe recognition helps progress our work culture and grow engagement and productivity.
We recognize achievements, such as individual and team success, high job performance, and career milestones.
Global talent development
Global talent development
Our blended learning programs include soft-skills development, technical learning, cultural awareness, team leadership, and language learning.
- L.E.A.D. (Learn, Engage, Achieve, Drive): Our award-winning experience that equips people managers with the skills to lead high-performing and engaged teams
- Akamai Career Hub: Our internal career platform that enables you to identify and define individualized development pathways and career journeys
- GROW program: Our program that shows you how to activate the habits of growth mindset, inclusion, mitigating bias, and speaking up
Wellness
Wellness
We foster a supportive community in which wellness is an integral part of daily life so that you can be more productive and feel accomplished.
Everyone's vision of wellness is unique and personal. We offer programming to support fitness, nutrition, emotional well-being, and overall physical health.
At Akamai, you will find campaigns designed to spark healthy habits; in-person and virtual activities; and Akamai Wellness Days, which provide unified time off from work for all employees.
Benefits
Benefits
We provide competitive global benefits so that you can thrive, feel valued, taken care of, and secure.
To fulfill your maximum potential at Akamai, we offer a variety of benefits, including healthcare coverage, retirement savings plans with company matching, and more.
From the employee perspective:
How would you describe Akamai’s employee experience?
- Interview with Rita Aspen
- Interview with Javier Cordoba
- Interview with Molly Elise Young
- Interview with Alex Virley
- Interview with Steven Scott
A culture built on excellence and transparency
Akamai’s culture is fueled by the smart, curious, and creative people who work here. Inclusive, multicultural workplaces that foster diversity of thought, language, and ideas. A shared love of technology. And great opportunities for every employee to enhance their skills and develop their career.
The life and legacy of Danny Lewin
Akamai co-founder Danny Lewin was lost in the tragedy of 9/11, but his impact resonates in all we do. Danny was passionate about excellence, problem-solving, and computer science. Every September, we give back to our local communities to celebrate his life and energy.