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 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 2% 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 119 reviews)); "Great people to work with and good products." ((in 88 reviews)); "I don't feel there's enough I can say about this company and the great leadership." ((in 78 reviews)); "Good work life balance and can work remotely" ((in 53 reviews)); "Work from home, collaborative environment, great leadership" ((in 39 reviews))

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

"Sudden layoffs with little warnings, even for high performers" ((in 17 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

92% 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

May 30, 2025

Calix | Better, Better, Never Best

Regional vice president of sales

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Transparent leadership that sets forward looking outcomes with clear vision and mission - Amazing benefits - Accountability driven culture that is always striving to be better - Collaborative and flexible remote work environment

Cons

- Speed of change is constant, need to be ready to pivot and adjust quickly

Calix Response

1y

Thanks so much for your thoughtful review! We’re thrilled to hear that our leadership, culture, and benefits are hitting the mark—and that you're embracing the flexibility of remote work like a pro. You’re absolutely right that the pace here can move quickly. Change is our constant, but so is our commitment to growing stronger together. Thanks for being part of the ride—we’re lucky to have people like you helping to steer the ship. Here’s to the pivots, the progress, and everything in between!

5.0

May 27, 2025

GREAT PLACE TO WORK

Lead funding analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Calix has been an incredible place to grow both personally and professionally, offering unparalleled opportunities from the very beginning of my journey as an intern. From day one, I was trusted with meaningful work, surrounded by innovative thinkers, and supported by mentors who were genuinely invested in my development. What sets Calix apart is its truly wholesome mission—this is a company driven not just by profit, but by a deep commitment to improving lives through better broadband experiences and empowering communities. The company’s culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and purpose-driven innovation has empowered me to take on new challenges and grow into the role I have today. Calix isn’t just a great place to work—it’s a launchpad for anyone looking to start a fulfilling and impactful career in technology.

Cons

While Calix is an exceptional place to work, one area where we could continue to improve is in enhancing cross-functional communication and alignment, especially as we scale. As teams grow and projects become more complex, creating even more streamlined channels for knowledge sharing and collaboration across departments would help maintain agility and ensure everyone is moving toward the same goals with clarity. That said, the company is already very open to feedback, and I’ve seen firsthand how leadership takes action when opportunities for improvement are raised—which is part of what makes Calix such a dynamic and forward-thinking place to work.

4.0

May 26, 2025

Fantastic Organization

Account executive

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Any great org starts with people, and Calix has plenty of awesome talent to learn and work with. They have great benefits, flexible schedules, and truly care about the service they provide.

Cons

Some business processes can be overly time consuming, and while the abundance of tech stacks do help for specific tasks, at times they can feel like a nuisance.

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