Overview
Introduction
Akamai’s internship program gives students hands-on experience with the kinds of work the company does, whether they are technically inclined or not. The internship is project-oriented and allows interns to do real work.
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About the Program
The Akamai internship runs worldwide and can be different depending on where the intern is located—in the U.S., the program takes place in the summer and runs for 12 weeks. Prospective interns can expect a two-round interview (or three, for technical roles) with a recruiter and their potential team. During the program, interns will get hands-on experience and learn about Akamai’s work from their team members. They will have the opportunity to attend fireside chats with members of the leadersh...
About the Company
Akamai was created to be a solution. In 1995, Tim Berners-Lee, the World Wide Web inventor, foresaw that the Internet would face major congestion as it gained users across the globe. At MIT, Professor Tom Leighton and freshly graduated Danny Lewin found a solution through applied mathematics and algorithms. These algorithms were able to intelligently redirect content over a large network. By 1997, Leighton and Lewin saw the commercial value in their new technology. They entered the annual MIT...
Intern Reviews
- “People at Akamai are always accessible and are always available to help you out or answer your questions in a timely manner. The work/life balance is also very good.”
- “My internship at Akamai was highly satisfying, with a supportive and collaborative culture. The work environment encouraged learning, and the team was approachable and helpful. I typically worked around 40 hours per week, with a strong emphasis on maintaining a healthy work/life balance. The overall experience was enric...
- “People at Akamai are always accessible and are always available to help you out or answer your questions in a timely manner. The work/life balance is also very good.”
- “My internship at Akamai was highly satisfying, with a supportive and collaborative culture. The work environment encouraged learning, and the team was approachable and helpful. I typically worked around 40 hours per week, with a strong emphasis on maintaining a healthy work/life balance. The overall experience was enriching, allowing me to grow professionally while also enjoying personal time.”
- “Flexible hours, full remote work with the possibility of attending office if I wanted to. Didn't collide with my university classes.”
- “During my internship at Akamai, I worked 8 hours a day, and I greatly appreciated the flexibility of remote work. The company also organizes a variety of great events, fostering a positive and engaging environment. I found it easy to maintain a healthy work-life balance, as Akamai places a strong emphasis on both professional growth and personal well-being.”
Getting Hired Here
- “I would rate the chances of obtaining a full-time position at Akamai after my internship as fairly high. My manager has expressed pride in my work, especially in how I’ve handled my own projects, which suggests strong potential for an offer. However, the only concern might be the company’s budget constraints, which could affect hiring decisions.”
- “We are encouraged to build our networks and also to seek full-time roles.”
- “I would rate the chances of obtaining a full-time position at Akamai after my internship as fairly high. My manager has expressed pride in my work, especially in how I’ve handled my own projects, which suggests strong potential for an offer. However, the only concern might be the company’s budget constraints, which could affect hiring decisions.”
- “We are encouraged to build our networks and also to seek full-time roles.”