Calix reviews

4.5

92% would recommend to a friend

(1,137 total reviews)
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Michael Weening

94% approve of CEO

92% positive business outlook

Calix has an employee rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, based on 1,137 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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5.0
Mar 2, 2026

Calix Cares

Recommend
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Pros

Calix cares about its employees and their wellbeing, this is part of the culture.

Cons

Sometimes it feels that different parts of the organization could use better communication and collaboration.

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Calix Response
4mo
We're glad to hear that our commitment to caring for employees is coming through in your day‑to‑day experience! We also recognize the challenges that can arise when different groups don’t always feel fully aligned. We’re actively investing in ways to improve communication and teamwork across the organization. Thanks for taking the time to offer your insight!
5.0
Feb 17, 2026

Loving Remote Role

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Pros

Amazing Culture - they try really hard to get this right and it shows Competitive Compensation - strong benefits package

Cons

Very fast paced! Be prepared to multi-task and stay very organized.

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Calix Response
4mo
We’re delighted to hear that our remote work environment is something you value, along with the positive impact of our culture and benefits! Creating a supportive and rewarding experience is a top priority for us. We hear your point about the fast pace, and we’re committed to providing the support and resources that help our teams stay organized and succeed. Thank you again for your thoughtful feedback.
4.0
Feb 12, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

good work life balance, surrounded by talented and experience people in the domain, lot of interesting work to pick, freedom to innovate and express,

Cons

teams in different geographies, late night meetings, small or nill raises, stagnant stock values

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Calix Response
4mo
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear you’ve experienced strong work–life balance, the chance to work with talented colleagues, and the freedom to explore interesting projects and innovate. We also appreciate you calling out areas where we can improve. Cross‑geography collaboration can be demanding at times, and we’re taking steps to reduce the burden of late‑night meetings. We understand concerns around compensation and stock performance and regularly evaluate both to stay aligned with market expectations. Your advice regarding leadership engagement and fairness is valuable. We take this feedback seriously and remain committed to fostering a transparent, equitable, and high‑performing culture. We appreciate your candid perspective as it helps us continue to get better!
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