Is Calix a good company to work for?

Calix has an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5, based on over 1,198 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 92% of employees would recommend working at Calix to a friend and 91% 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 4.4 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) , Principal Software Engineer (26) , Software Engineer (26) , Sales (23) , Senior Software Engineer (21) , 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 121 reviews)); "Great people to work with and good products." ((in 96 reviews)); "I don't feel there's enough I can say about this company and the great leadership." ((in 74 reviews)); "Good work life balance and can work remotely" ((in 55 reviews)); "Work from home is the best in Calix." ((in 41 reviews))

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

"Sudden layoffs with little warnings, even for high performers" ((in 16 reviews)); "Perceived Favoritism in Leadership Decisions:" ((in 3 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

(1,132 total reviews)

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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Reviews by job title

1K reviews

5.0

Sep 15, 2025

Company that breathes its culture and values everyday

Associate systems engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Strong Company Culture: Calix truly lives up to its values. Whether it's leadership or individual employees, everyone is approachable and supportive. - Work-from-Anywhere Flexibility: The remote work policy offers great flexibility, making it easier to maintain work-life balance. - Direct Access to Leadership: Employees have the opportunity to showcase their work and voice their ideas directly to leadership, which fosters transparency and recognition. - Supportive Management: The management team is encouraging and always ready to support your growth and development. - Great Perks: Calix offers a wide range of benefits including food allowances, lifestyle reimbursements, health insurance, and more. - Inclusive Work Environment: From day one, you feel valued and empowered in a healthy and inclusive workplace.

Cons

There are none observed at the moment.

5.0

Sep 11, 2025

I love it here

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible schedule, great benefits, supportive teammates, opportunity for growth.

Cons

Extremely fast paced that runs lean.

Calix Response

5mo

Thanks for sharing your feedback! We’re glad you appreciate the flexibility, benefits, and opportunities for growth, as well as the support from your teammates. We understand that a fast-paced, lean environment can be challenging, and we’ll keep working to provide the resources and support needed to help our teams thrive.

5.0

Aug 28, 2025

Almost 2.5 years at Calix

Systems engineer ii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I have an awesome team who have eachothers backs and are always ready to jump in and assist when needed. The vast majority of our customers are a pleasure to work with and it is a great feeling when you are able to resolve their issue. In my interactions so far Calix really does adhear to their motto "better, better, never best"

Cons

There are always downsides to any job. However, I have not found any specific to Calix that stand out enough for me to mention.

Calix Response

5mo

We appreciate you sharing your experience! It’s great to hear that teamwork, customer focus, and our commitment to “better, better, never best” are making a positive impact. We’ll continue providing the support our employees need to succeed and grow.

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