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Great people, fun work, but a really complex product

Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET)
Current Employee
Has worked at Akamai Technologies for 2 years
February 15, 2021
Ottawa, Ontario
4.0
RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEO
Pros

Great people.

Great work that teaches you a lot.

Competitive benefits and pay.

Great work/life balance, with Wellness Days each month.

Cons

Really complicated products with so many layers of complexity to get your head around.

It's a lot of products too, not just one.

Generous vacation policy, but I wish it was more flexible.

Hard to switch teams or roles.

Advice to Management

You're doing really well. Consider making the vacation policy unlimited, since it turns out employees will take less vacation when they have unlimited versus a specific number.

Also, consider making it easier to switch teams or roles. It's super complicated right now.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
5.0
Culture and Values
3.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
5.0
Career Opportunities
3.0
Compensation and Benefits
4.0
Senior Management
4.0

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