Calix reviews

4.5

92% would recommend to a friend

(1,130 total reviews)
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Michael Weening

94% approve of CEO

91% positive business outlook

Calix has an employee rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, based on 1,130 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Calix employee rating is 24% above average for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.6 stars).

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1K reviews
5.0
Apr 6, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Calix has a strong, values‑driven culture that genuinely encourages collaboration, open communication, and innovation. Teams are supportive and approachable, making it easy to work across functions and learn from others. Leadership consistently emphasizes a customer‑first mindset, which gives meaning and direction to the work being done. Excellent exposure to modern technologies, cloud platforms, and data‑driven solutions, especially for engineering and technical roles. Employees are trusted with ownership and responsibility, allowing individuals to make real impact rather than just execute tasks. Good focus on ethics, respect, and professionalism, creating a safe and inclusive work environment. Opportunities to grow both technically and professionally, particularly for those who are proactive and eager to learn.

Cons

During critical delivery phases, workloads can be demanding, though this is usually well‑recognized and appreciated.

5.0
Mar 31, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment. Super collaborative at all levels. Customer focused. Data based decision environment. Fact-based. Work from home and flexible for most.

Cons

Strategy can be a bit too dynamic. No shortage of work - tough, time-sensitive environment.

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Calix Response
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Thank you for your detailed and balanced review. We’re glad to hear that you experience Calix as an innovative, collaborative, and customer-focused environment grounded in data-driven decision making, those are core to how we operate and grow.We also appreciate your candid feedback on areas where we can improve. As we continue scaling, maintaining clarity around strategy, roles, and responsibilities are key focus areas. We recognize that a dynamic, high-demand environment can be both exciting and challenging, and we’re committed to evolving in ways that better support our teams while sustaining the impact we deliver to our customers. Thank you again for your insights, they’re invaluable as we continue to grow!
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