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      Calix

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      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

      Ratings by category

      4.5

      Culture & values

      4.5

      Diversity & inclusion

      4.5

      Compensation and benefits

      4.4

      Work/Life balance

      4.3

      Senior management

      4.3

      Career opportunities

      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
      3.0
      Feb 2, 2026

      High potential undermined by inconsistent leadership and ongoing layoffs

      Senior success manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Talented, committed individual contributors who care deeply about customers Strong products and brand recognition in the broadband space Competitive benefits and flexibility on paper

      Cons

      Persistent disconnect between executive messaging and operational reality Senior leaders rarely take accountability for ineffective management practices, instead cascading blame downward to frontline teams Performance issues are often framed as individual failures rather than symptoms of systemic or leadership challenges Customer Success is under-resourced relative to expectations and growth goals Ongoing, rolling layoffs create sustained uncertainty and erode trust, morale, and long-term planning Inconsistent and opaque performance management processes

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      Calix Response
      3mo
      Thank you for sharing such a thoughtful and detailed review. We truly appreciate your acknowledgment of the dedication of our teams and the strength of our products. You’ve raised several points about leadership alignment, resource demands, organizational stability, and performance management practices. These are complex areas, and hearing how they affect the employee experience helps us understand where our internal processes may not be supporting teams as effectively as intended. Your comments underscore the importance of consistent communication, adequate resourcing, and clarity in expectations especially during periods of organizational change. We are committed to ongoing evaluation of how we operate, how we support leaders, and how we ensure teams have the structure and transparency they need to succeed. Feedback like yours plays an important role in shaping that work. Thank you again for taking the time to provide your perspective.
      2.0
      Jan 15, 2026

      Flailing without a vision

      Anonymous employee
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      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Decent pay, unlimited PTO you can actually use, solid benefits, very little office politics.

      Cons

      There hasn't been a solid strategic vision communicated out since Carl stepped down as CEO. Strategic priorities are around revenue, and they're aimlessly pursuing anything AI or security because that seems to be what's hot.

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      Calix Response
      4mo
      Thank you so much for taking the time to leave your feedback. We are glad to see that you felt well compensated and enjoyed our benefits and perks. Our Strategic Priorities for the year were recently rolled out and we are excited to integrate AI into our product set. Our customers are at the forefront of everything we do here at Calix, including ensuring their voices are heard through various Customer Advisory Boards. We encourage all employees to elevate any customer feedback or concerns through leadership so better serve their communities. Thank you again for taking the time to leave a review on your experience at Calix!
      1.0
      Jun 13, 2025

      Great talk, but actions don't match the slogan

      Sales manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Talented coworkers trying to make a difference. Some teams genuinely care about doing good work. Decent turnkey solution and customer facing story.

      Cons

      The motto "better, better, never best" sounds aspirational. In reality, it's "cheaper, leaner, no rest" Sudden layoffs with little warnings, even for high performers - create a culture of fear and not innovation. Leadership talks culture, but it feels performative - transparency and empathy are sorely lacking. Morale is low and trust is fading fast

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      Calix Response
      11mo
      Thank you for sharing your honest reflections. We're grateful you recognized the talent and dedication of your coworkers, and that some teams’ commitment to high-quality work and strong customer outcomes stood out. These are values we continue to champion and build upon. We also acknowledge the concerns you've raised, particularly around communication, leadership, and the emotional impact of organizational changes. We understand that actions must back up intentions. We're actively working to ensure that our guiding principles, including our motto, are not only aspirational but authentically reflected in how we operate day-to-day. Feedback like yours is crucial to helping us grow and make meaningful improvements. Thank you again for taking the time to provide feedback. If there are any additional thoughts or concerns you would like to share, please reach out to your Talent and Culture Business Partner to continue this conversation.
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