Senior Software Development Engineer (Senior SDE) Interview Experience - United States
October 30, 2023
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
The interview process was positive. The recruiter was very helpful and followed up thoroughly throughout the process. I had three rounds:
- HR round
- Manager round
- Panel round with the team
Questions
Mostly on your resume. Simple Python logic, and basic questions on Linux processes.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Akamai Technologies Senior Software Development Engineer (Senior SDE) role in United States.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Akamai Technologies's interview process for their Senior Software Development Engineer (Senior SDE) roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive100%
Neutral0%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Akamai Technologies's Senior Software Development Engineer (Senior SDE) interview process in United States.
Akamai Technologies Work Experiences
4.0
Good company, but slow
Senior Software Development Engineer (Senior SDE) • Current Employee
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
August 5, 2024
Pros: The benefits are good, the people are nice, the work is reasonable, and the problems are decently interesting.
Cons: The company moves slowly and has a fair amount of bloat. Lots of acquisitions lead to lots of migrations and overhead.
4.0
Remote work at Akamai
Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) II • Former Employee
Santa Clara, California, United States
November 13, 2025
Pros: Good benefits.
Can work remotely.
Cons: I don't have anything to say about this.
4.0
Great Place to Work
Director of Engineering • Current Employee
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
November 13, 2025
Pros: Top employer for several years in a row.
Cons: Mainly work from home approach.
Harder for brainstorming sessions.
- 4.0Good company, but slowSenior Software Development Engineer (Senior SDE) • Current EmployeeBoston, Massachusetts, United StatesAugust 5, 2024Pros: The benefits are good, the people are nice, the work is reasonable, and the problems are decently interesting.Cons: The company moves slowly and has a fair amount of bloat. Lots of acquisitions lead to lots of migrations and overhead.
- 4.0Remote work at AkamaiSoftware Development Engineer In Test (SDET) II • Former EmployeeSanta Clara, California, United StatesNovember 13, 2025Pros: Good benefits. Can work remotely.Cons: I don't have anything to say about this.
- 4.0Great Place to WorkDirector of Engineering • Current EmployeeGlasgow, Scotland, United KingdomNovember 13, 2025Pros: Top employer for several years in a row.Cons: Mainly work from home approach. Harder for brainstorming sessions.
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