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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4.0
Feb 10, 2026

Very good and not so good

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Pros

Good pay, good benefits, good people

Cons

Many changes appear to be implemented without sufficient consideration for how they affect day-to-day workflows, which can reduce overall effectiveness for employees and customers alike. The sales environment is demanding, and internal processes are often complex and time-consuming. This creates friction not only for employees but also for customers, making it harder than necessary to do business. Feedback is regularly shared through management channels, but there is little visible follow-through. This can leave employees feeling disengaged and uncertain whether their input leads to meaningful improvement.

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Calix Response
4mo
Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. We’re glad to hear you’ve had a positive experience with our people, pay, and benefits as those are things we work hard to get right. We also appreciate your honesty about where we can improve. You raise important points about how process changes impact daily work, the complexity of internal systems, and the need for clearer follow-through when employees share feedback. We know these areas can create friction, and your perspective helps us understand where we need to do better. Your advice to listen closely to customer‑facing teams is spot‑on. We’re working to strengthen that connection and ensure feedback leads to visible action. Thanks again for taking the time to leave a review.
5.0
Feb 7, 2026

Great culture!

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Pros

Best company culture I have ever been a part of.

Cons

401k match could be better

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Calix Response
3mo
It’s great to hear that you view our culture as one of the best, we are very intentional about creating an environment where our teams can thrive! We also appreciate your note on the 401(k) match. Our total rewards team continues to review our offerings to ensure they remain competitive and supportive of our employees’ long‑term wellbeing. Thanks again for your perspective!
5.0
Jan 28, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

- Everyone willing to collaborate - tons of smart forward thinking people everywhere - Great benefits

Cons

-extremely fast paced so hard to celebrate wins

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