Calix reviews

4.5

92% would recommend to a friend

(1,132 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 1,132 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
Oct 1, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Culture Having a voice / being heard The right solutions for Broadband Service Providers

Cons

Calix cannot move fast enough for what we need to do (which is actually a good problem to have)

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Calix Response
5mo
Thanks for sharing your thoughts! We’re happy to hear that our culture of collaboration and focus on delivering the right solutions is making a difference. Moving faster is always a challenge in a growing environment, and we’ll keep working to balance speed with quality for our customers.
1.0
Sep 30, 2025

Collaboration Challenges Impacting Focus

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Benefits Work from home Latest technologies

Cons

Technical Leadership Gaps: Leaders and managers should possess strong technical expertise in their respective domains to guide their teams effectively and make informed decisions. Excessive Meetings Due to Knowledge Gaps: A lack of technical depth among leaders often results in excessive questioning during meetings, which can consume valuable engineering time and reduce productivity. High Meeting Load for Engineers: Engineers are spending up to four hours daily in meetings, leaving limited time for focused development work. Disrupted Workday Structure: Mornings are heavily occupied with meetings, pushing actual development work to late afternoons or evenings, which affects efficiency and work-life balance. Unbalanced Workload Distribution: Engineers are expected to perform development tasks during the day and handle production support late at night, leading to burnout and reduced morale. Workplace Distractions: Emotional conflicts and interpersonal drama are detracting from core work responsibilities and team focus. Perceived Favoritism in Leadership Decisions: Key decisions appear to be influenced by personal relationships rather than merit, which undermines team trust and motivation. Lack of Accountability Across Teams Teams often engage in blame-shifting and avoid ownership.

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Calix Response
5mo
Thanks for sharing such comprehensive feedback; it’s incredibly valuable. We’re glad to hear you appreciate the benefits, remote flexibility, and access to the latest technologies. Your concerns around technical leadership, meeting load, and workload balance are important, and we’ll continue working to strengthen leadership expertise, reduce unnecessary meetings, and create a more focused and supportive environment for our teams.
5.0
Sep 28, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Get up every day focused on helping our BXP customers deliver the best experience to their subscribers

Cons

None that I can think of

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Calix Response
5mo
Thanks for sharing your perspective! We’re glad to hear that staying focused on delivering the best experience for our BXP customers is meaningful to you. We’ll continue to stay disciplined and committed to keeping the company strong for our customers and teams.
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