Akamai Technologies

HQ
Cambridge
Total Offices: 13
10,285 Total Employees
Year Founded: 1998

Akamai Technologies Benefits Overview

Compensation + Benefits

Offers 401(K)

Offers life insurance

Offers supplemental life insurance

Offers accidental death & dismemberment insurance

Offers disability insurance

Offers charitable contribution matching

Offers occupational accident insurance

Provides adoption assistance

Offers generous parental leave

Provides family medical leave

Provides fertility benefits

Offers company equity

Offers performance bonuses

Offers employee stock purchase plan

Offers dental insurance

Offers health insurance

Offers mental health benefits

Offers dependent care

Offers Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Offers vision insurance

Offers Health Savings Account (HSA)

Company Culture

Utilizes a flexible work schedule

Work-Life Balance + Wellbeing

Offers generous PTO

Provides paid holidays

Provides military leave

Offers paid volunteer time

Provides paid sick days

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