Solution Architect Interview Experience - Bengaluru, Karnataka
Process
Step 1: Screening of resume by HR. They'll ask you basic questions like, "Tell me about yourself," "Why Akamai?" (visit their website and know about their work, CEO, clients), description of the job you are applying for. Sound enthusiastic. This call lasts for about 2-3 minutes.
Step 2: The hiring manager will call you for a technical interview. Basic questions on HTTP, HTTPS, DNS, concepts you have mentioned in your resume, how Google works, caching, why Akamai, etc. This technical telephonic call will last for 30 minutes. Sound enthusiastic and communicate well.
HR will mail you if you are selected or not. If selected, they'll give you topics to choose for a PPT. Enough time is given to prepare (1 or 2 weeks).
Step 3: They'll ask you to come to their office to give a PPT on the topics: HTTP or DNS. You'll have to present in front of 3 interviewers, and the duration given is 1 hour. You can either sit or stand while presenting. An LCD TV is used, and you can also make use of the whiteboard for explanation. Keep the minimum number of slides (up to 15 slides, keep more pictures and not the content) as they'll drill you on each sentence of your slide. Explain everything in simple words. Read the World Wide Web specification while preparing. Expect in-depth technical questions. They can also give scenario-related technical stuff to see how good you are at problem-solving. Be positive, smile. They also check for your communication skills. Make sure that you complete your PPT; don't make them question more.
I lost in this round as I couldn't complete my PPT, not that I had put too many slides. They questioned me for 30 minutes nonstop, due to which I wasn't able to complete. The interviewers are least bothered/ignorant. Around 97% of them get rejected in this round for no reason. Candidates prepare their PPT, practice well, take out their time from their busy schedule, travel so far. Management should keep an eye on these interviewers who behave in such an ignorant/disinterested manner (bothered about their meetings, working on something else).
Further rounds: 5 puzzles (30 minutes), managerial (keep your cool), a namesake HR round (last round).
Questions
Read W3 specifications.
In-depth networking knowledge required:
- HTTP
- HTTPS
- DNS
- OSI model
- Caching
How Google works.
Akamai company related questions.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 4 interview experiences for the Akamai Technologies Solution Architect role in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
Success Rate
Akamai Technologies's interview process for their Solution Architect roles in Bengaluru, Karnataka is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Akamai Technologies's Solution Architect interview process in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
Akamai Technologies Work Experiences
- 5.0Akamai Is Awesome, No ConsSolution Architect • Former EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaNovember 21, 2020Pros: Working at Akamai is awesome.Cons: There are no cons about this company.
- 1.0Company For ManagersSolution Architect • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaJanuary 14, 2016Pros: Free food, 27 years old, 3 floaters, nice office.Cons: No place for technical people. If you want to grow, then you have to be a manager. The company is hiring managers like crazy on high pay scales, and to pay them, they are paying less to technical team members. The pay scale is less as compared to other product-based companies. If you are a technical person and want to grow, stay away from this.
- 4.0Core business mattersSolution Architect • Current EmployeeShenzhen, Guangdong, ChinaJune 30, 2025Pros: A good environment and culture, and a place with work-life balance. Respected by customers and competitors.Cons: A new business position may be cut off without mercy if the business is going to sunset.
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