Process
I had 2 phone rounds and then was invited for an onsite interview.
I had 5 rounds of onsite interview. The schedule changed a couple of times; a candidate is expected to oblige because Akamai is doing a "favor" to you.
The interviewers were SE, SSE, Architect, Director, and Manager.
- Interview with SE was fine - a couple of algo and tree-based questions.
- SSE was fine too.
- The "Architect" doesn't accept code written a different way, as he sees it as though it hurts his ego when we start a discussion. He wants the code only "his" way.
- The Director is doing you a favor because he feels that the interview is always one-sided. He didn't bother to answer the questions I asked about the company. His attitude is "I ask questions, you answer. Not the other way around."
- The Manager was kind of okay after the above 2 interviews.
I decided it is a toxic atmosphere and decided not to take the opportunity.
Questions
Common algo and tree-based questions
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 36 interview experiences for the Akamai Technologies Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
28%
Pass Rate
Akamai Technologies's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United States is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive36%
Neutral25%
Negative39%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Akamai Technologies's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Akamai Technologies Work Experiences
2.0
Not all that it is built up to be
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
December 10, 2014
Pros: Flexi timings, work from home, free transport, perks.
Cons: Over a period of time, there has been a recurring theme of "we have hired you from big companies to take us there," but "Akamai is great because it doesn't have any 'archaic' practices like big companies." While the CDN business is growing, the company doesn't have the will to grow. Discussions on any new processes are thrown out because "we have been doing this way for x number of years."
Another of the themes has been the difficult interview process. Everyone will talk about how difficult the process was and how you are the cream of the crop. Most of these people have extremely bookish knowledge about how to go about implementing technology. Most of the discussions will be without real-life experience. As another reviewer put it, if they find you to be good, they will move into rooms to avoid discussing things in front of you.
The last theme has been of people more interested in pushing their agendas. This can range from:
* Pushing their own product - A couple of products funded at the VC stage by the VP and CIO are being implemented, even though they are not the best tools available.
* People more interested in showing themselves off - VPs and onsite counterparts will constantly snub you for giving advice on the very things you were hired for.
3.0
Come here if you are about to retire
Software Engineer • Current Employee
September 29, 2022
Pros: Work-life balance is really good.
This company helps people come out of their bad mental health by giving them ample time and very little work.
Cons: Growth is very limited, promotions are slow, and don't expect good work here in every team.
5.0
I have been an employee for the last year. I would recommend this for work-life balance and remote work
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
January 13, 2025
Pros: Work-life balance is very good.
Cons: No con as of now.
- 2.0Not all that it is built up to beSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaDecember 10, 2014Pros: Flexi timings, work from home, free transport, perks.Cons: Over a period of time, there has been a recurring theme of "we have hired you from big companies to take us there," but "Akamai is great because it doesn't have any 'archaic' practices like big companies." While the CDN business is growing, the company doesn't have the will to grow. Discussions on any new processes are thrown out because "we have been doing this way for x number of years." Another of the themes has been the difficult interview process. Everyone will talk about how difficult the process was and how you are the cream of the crop. Most of these people have extremely bookish knowledge about how to go about implementing technology. Most of the discussions will be without real-life experience. As another reviewer put it, if they find you to be good, they will move into rooms to avoid discussing things in front of you. The last theme has been of people more interested in pushing their agendas. This can range from: * Pushing their own product - A couple of products funded at the VC stage by the VP and CIO are being implemented, even though they are not the best tools available. * People more interested in showing themselves off - VPs and onsite counterparts will constantly snub you for giving advice on the very things you were hired for.
- 3.0Come here if you are about to retireSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSeptember 29, 2022Pros: Work-life balance is really good. This company helps people come out of their bad mental health by giving them ample time and very little work.Cons: Growth is very limited, promotions are slow, and don't expect good work here in every team.
- 5.0I have been an employee for the last year. I would recommend this for work-life balance and remote workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaJanuary 13, 2025Pros: Work-life balance is very good.Cons: No con as of now.
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