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
Mar 10, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Everyone is so helpful and wants the entire company succeed. People from all departments will chip in to make sure that success happens!

Cons

I haven't seen any cons to date.

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Calix Response
1mo
Thank you for taking the time to share this feedback. We’re proud of our collaborative culture and the willingness of team members across departments to support one another toward shared goals. It’s rewarding to hear that this spirit of teamwork and collective success stood out during your experience, and we’re grateful to have employees who contribute to making our company a great place to work! Thanks again for your insight.
5.0
Mar 7, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

-The company fosters a culture that truly values its employees -Calix embraces a remote-first culture -Lots of career advancement and development opportunities -Excellent benefits

Cons

The challenges at Calix aren't red flags, they're the natural byproduct of rapid growth (scaling so quickly that structure and clarity sometimes lag behind ambition).

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Calix Response
1mo
Thank you for such a thoughtful review. We appreciate the recognition that the challenges you describe are often inherent in periods of rapid growth, and we agree that scaling requires intentionality. Your perspective on the importance of team‑level ownership rather than reliance on escalation is something our Talent and Culture team is committed to fostering across our organization. We continue to focus on empowering teams to resolve issues where they arise, reinforcing trust, and strengthening accountability in ways that support shared outcomes rather than top‑down control. We’re also grateful for your acknowledgment of the balance we strive to maintain between delivering an exceptional customer experience and supporting employee wellbeing. Feedback like this helps us stay grounded as we evolve, and we appreciate you taking the time to share it!
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