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 113 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 50 reviews)); "Work from home and flexible for most." ((in 43 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)); "related initiatives without adequate training, clear guidelines, or proper consideration of security implications." ((in 9 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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1K reviews

5.0

Jul 16, 2025

One of the best product-based company to work with.

Disaster recovery specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Friendly People Great work culture Ultimate benefits , quarterly outings , lifestyle reimbursements etc. Free cab & food

Cons

Can't think of any. Its just wonderful to work with Calix

Calix Response

10mo

Thank you for your kind words! We're so glad to hear that you're enjoying the work culture, benefits, and the little touches that make a big difference in your day. It's wonderful to know that the experience has been so positive for you. We truly appreciate your feedback and are happy to have you as part of the Calix team!

5.0

Jul 16, 2025

Calix is a great company to work with

Avp product management

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

1. Calix leadership team is visionary, executes well and treats its employees fairly. 3. Calix has a very collaborative culture and therefore teams work across regions, timezones very well even though many folks work remotely. 4. Calix is very customer centric and treats its customers like they are partners.

Cons

1. Calix needs to compensate better aligning to other silicon valley companies.

Calix Response

10mo

Thank you for your thoughtful feedback and for recognizing our leadership, collaborative culture, and customer-first mindset. We appreciate your perspective on compensation and career growth—these are important areas we continue to evaluate as we scale. Your insights help us stay focused on building a workplace where everyone can thrive and grow. Thanks again for being part of the Calix journey!

5.0

Jul 14, 2025

Great Remote Culture with Room for Growth

Senior data engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Fully remote work environment Comprehensive benefits package Generous PTO policy Unlimited time off available

Cons

Compensation could be more competitive Equity is not granted automatically—you must purchase shares

Calix Response

10mo

Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re glad to hear that our remote work model, benefits, and PTO policies are making a positive impact. We appreciate your feedback on compensation and equity, and we recognize how important these factors are in attracting and retaining top talent. Your input helps us continue to evolve and improve.

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