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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4.0
Sep 28, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Good work life balance and can work remotely

Cons

Management not professional, health insurance not good

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Calix Response
5mo
Thanks for sharing your feedback! We’re glad you appreciate the flexibility and work-life balance. Your concerns about management professionalism and health insurance are important, and we’ll continue working to improve in these areas to better support our team.
5.0
Sep 24, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

If more companies operated like Calix, the economy would benefit. Integrity and trust are foundational, combined with high customer-centricity and operational discipline, valuing authentic expression over corporate-speak. We are established and large enough to feel steady but small enough to be agile. Conflict exists but is civil. Our diverse workforce is a strength and feels natural, not forced. Leadership is unafraid to tackle hard challenges to do the right thing for the long term. From the Board down, there is continuous inspection to ensure alignment with long-term goals, including future-proofing products and processes. Our AI innovation is genuine and yet to be fully appreciated.

Cons

The Calix brand has not yet caught up to our potential (this con may yield opportunity). Fast-moving = intense. As a remote company with a professional feel, it may not be a good fit if you prefer significant overlap between work and social life.

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Calix Response
5mo
Thanks for sharing such thoughtful feedback! We’re thrilled that our culture of integrity, collaboration, and innovation stands out, and that you see the value in our long-term focus and diverse workforce. Your point about the brand catching up to our potential is well taken, and we’ll keep working to strengthen awareness while maintaining the agility and discipline that drive our success.
4.0
Sep 23, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Flexible working hours WFH flexibilty Benefits Lunch provided at workplace

Cons

No RSU Work life balance for IDC is ok Small office space

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