Is Calix a good company to work for?

Calix has an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5, based on over 1,208 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months. 92% of employees would recommend working at Calix to a friend and 92% 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 4.5 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) , Software Engineer (27) , Principal Software Engineer (26) , Sales (23) , Senior Software Engineer (22) , 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 118 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 71 reviews)); "Good work life balance and can work remotely" ((in 52 reviews)); "Work from home and flexible for most." ((in 42 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

(160 total reviews)

Michael Weening

94% approve of CEO

92% positive business outlook

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4.5

Culture & values

4.5

Diversity & inclusion

4.5

Work/Life balance

4.5

Compensation and benefits

4.3

Senior management

4.3

Career opportunities

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160 reviews

Reviews about "Compensation"

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4.0

Feb 12, 2026

Good work life balance, talented people and interesting work

Principal software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good work life balance, surrounded by talented and experience people in the domain, lot of interesting work to pick, freedom to innovate and express,

Cons

teams in different geographies, late night meetings, small or nill raises, stagnant stock values

Calix Response

4mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear you’ve experienced strong work–life balance, the chance to work with talented colleagues, and the freedom to explore interesting projects and innovate. We also appreciate you calling out areas where we can improve. Cross‑geography collaboration can be demanding at times, and we’re taking steps to reduce the burden of late‑night meetings. We understand concerns around compensation and stock performance and regularly evaluate both to stay aligned with market expectations. Your advice regarding leadership engagement and fairness is valuable. We take this feedback seriously and remain committed to fostering a transparent, equitable, and high‑performing culture. We appreciate your candid perspective as it helps us continue to get better!

4.0

Feb 10, 2026

Very good and not so good

Customer service associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay, good benefits, good people

Cons

Many changes appear to be implemented without sufficient consideration for how they affect day-to-day workflows, which can reduce overall effectiveness for employees and customers alike. The sales environment is demanding, and internal processes are often complex and time-consuming. This creates friction not only for employees but also for customers, making it harder than necessary to do business. Feedback is regularly shared through management channels, but there is little visible follow-through. This can leave employees feeling disengaged and uncertain whether their input leads to meaningful improvement.

Calix Response

4mo

Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. We’re glad to hear you’ve had a positive experience with our people, pay, and benefits as those are things we work hard to get right. We also appreciate your honesty about where we can improve. You raise important points about how process changes impact daily work, the complexity of internal systems, and the need for clearer follow-through when employees share feedback. We know these areas can create friction, and your perspective helps us understand where we need to do better. Your advice to listen closely to customer‑facing teams is spot‑on. We’re working to strengthen that connection and ensure feedback leads to visible action. Thanks again for taking the time to leave a review.

2.0

Feb 5, 2026

Great People - Poor Management and False Culture

Product marketing director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great pay - remote workplace - peers are great to work with

Cons

Unclear direction from management - consistently changing objectives - focused on PR vs true value based solutions.

Calix Response

3mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback. It’s great to hear that you value the strong pay, and the great peers you collaborate with. We also appreciate your transparent input regarding direction, and shifting priorities. As we continue to build on our mission as an organization, we remain focused on strengthening clarity and ensuring our efforts stay centered on delivering true value for our customers. Thanks again for your perspective, we truly value the insight.

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