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 15, 2025

Two years in and still as happy as day one

Customer success engagement manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Joining Calix has been the best career decision I have ever made. The work atmosphere here is incredibly healthy and encouraging. Everyone gets along and supports each other, fostering a collaborative and positive environment. The team spirit is palpable, and it's clear that everyone is committed to helping each other succeed. This supportive culture makes coming to work every day a joy. I feel valued and motivated, and I'm grateful to be part of such an amazing company.

Cons

There have been no cons for me.

Calix Response

1y

It’s incredible to hear that your experience at Calix has been so positive and uplifting! Creating an environment where people feel valued, supported, and genuinely excited to show up each day is exactly what we strive for. We value your feedback and if anything changes for you in the future, please reach out to your leader or Talent and Culture Business Partner. Thanks again for taking the time to leave a review on your experience at Calix!

5.0

May 14, 2025

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

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great compensation Crazy benefits Top-notch office experience Surrounded by thoughtful, humble employees Free cab service & great meals

Cons

No negative experience until now.

5.0

May 13, 2025

Amazing culture and atmosphere to work with Calix.

Campaign specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Calix is amazing to work with. 1. Calix uses Uber for employee transportation, you can book the cab whenever you needed and reach office. 2. Lifestyle reimbursement covers lot of things. Swimming pool, GYM, Health and Fitness, Baby/Kids products and lot of other things. 3. You get insurance worth 10Lakh. 4. Quarterly team outings and other activities are always part of our Calix journey. 5. Lot of things to mention but cut to short, Calix is amazing overall.

Cons

Nothing as such, Calix is doing amazing!

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Two years in and still as happy as day one

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