Is Calix a good company to work for?

Calix has an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5, based on over 1,208 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months. 92% of employees would recommend working at Calix to a friend and 92% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Calix have been left by employees working as Senior Solutions Engineer , Customer Success Manager and Customer Operations Representative .

Does Calix pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Calix employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Calix. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Calix?

92% of Calix employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Calix 4.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.5 for culture and values and 4.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Calix?

Staff Software Engineer (33) , Software Engineer (27) , Principal Software Engineer (26) , Sales (23) , Senior Software Engineer (22) , Director (20) , Senior Manager (19) , Senior Solutions Engineer (18) , Regional Sales Manager (17) , Customer Success Manager (15) , Systems Engineer (13) , Manager (12) , Sales Manager (12) , Customer Operations Representative (11) , Sales Engineer (11)

What are the pros of working at Calix according to real employee reviews?

"great benefits and share options" ((in 124 reviews)); "Great people to work with and good products." ((in 93 reviews)); "I don't feel there's enough I can say about this company and the great leadership." ((in 69 reviews)); "Good work life balance and can work remotely" ((in 56 reviews)); "Great team and the environment." ((in 42 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Calix according to real employee reviews?

"Sudden layoffs with little warnings, even for high performers" ((in 19 reviews))

What are employees saying about Calix layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Calix layoffs and their outlook for job security at Calix in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Calix locations?

San Jose , Petaluma , Dallas , Minneapolis , Denver , Richardson , San Francisco , Boston , Chicago , New York , Phoenix , Nashville , Atlanta , Salt Lake City , Los Angeles , Richmond , Washington , Cary , Raleigh , Norwich , San Diego , Santa Barbara , Seattle , Eugene , Plymouth , Kansas City , Saint Louis , Charlotte , Austin , Plano

Calix reviews

4.5

92% would recommend to a friend

(1,139 total reviews)

Michael Weening

94% approve of CEO

92% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.5

Culture & values

4.5

Diversity & inclusion

4.5

Work/Life balance

4.5

Compensation and benefits

4.3

Senior management

4.3

Career opportunities

Calix has an employee rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, based on 1,139 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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Reviews by job title

1K reviews

5.0

Feb 26, 2025

Innovative Tech Environment with Growth Opportunities,

Senior test engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Cutting-Edge Technology: Calix is a leader in broadband solutions, offering exposure to advanced networking and cloud-based platforms. Career Development: Strong emphasis on professional growth through training, mentorship, and cross-departmental projects. Flexible Work Culture: Hybrid/remote options and work-life balance initiatives (post-pandemic adjustments). Customer-Centric Focus: Opportunities to impact real-world connectivity solutions, fostering purpose-driven work. Collaborative Teams: Supportive colleagues and a culture of knowledge-sharing in many departments.

Cons

Limited Global Presence: Fewer international opportunities compared to larger telecom competitors.

5.0

Feb 26, 2025

Enabling communities in a fast paced engineering environment

Program manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Development of world class products that enable communities to innovate and thrive through the Calix platform Great benefits and teamwork

Cons

Hard to navigate priorities and easily to follow on silos

5.0

Jan 7, 2025

Supreme company culture

Program manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great culture, great work life balance

Cons

401k match lower than other companies.

Calix Response

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Thank you for taking a moment to provide your feedback and for the many years you've dedicated to Calix. We're continuously working to find ways to better manage workloads and deadlines to ensure a healthier well-being for our employees, so it's great to hear your positive feedback. We appreciate your input on our 401k match and will continue to ensure that our benefits are competitive, encourage good health and provide peace of mind and financial security. Thank you for being an integral part of our team.

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