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 121 reviews)); "Great people to work with and good products." ((in 89 reviews)); "I don't feel there's enough I can say about this company and the great leadership." ((in 76 reviews)); "Good work life balance and can work remotely" ((in 51 reviews)); "Great work culture that is open to innovation and new ideas." ((in 43 reviews))

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

"I'm not surprised we have layoffs and will continue to." ((in 15 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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1K reviews

5.0

Mar 10, 2025

Great Culture

Executive

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CEO approval

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Pros

Working for Calix offers a dynamic and innovative environment where employees are encouraged to push the boundaries of technology and customer engagement. The company fosters a collaborative culture, providing ample opportunities for professional growth and development. Additionally, Calix's commitment to work-life balance ensures that employees can thrive both personally and professionally.

Cons

Not a problem for me but some employees might find the fast-paced and high-demand environment challenging, as it requires constant adaptation and quick decision-making.

5.0

Mar 5, 2025

Terrific place to work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

The people, the benefits, especially Employee Stock Purchase Programs. Work From Anywhere policy. A manager who looks to help me prosper within the company. I love it here.

Cons

Work From Anywhere is two edged, while absolutely a great perk, I wish I had a bit more face to face time with my colleagues

4.0

Feb 28, 2025

Development Manager

Software engineering manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

As an Engineering Manager in India, I’ve seen the company steadily growing, even though it’s still relatively small in scale. What truly stands out to me is the open culture and transparency across teams—regardless of the department, people are approachable and collaborative. The hybrid work policy is a major plus, offering the flexibility needed in today’s work environment. One of the aspects I appreciate the most is the autonomy we have in our roles. There’s a strong sense of trust, and employees are valued not just for their work, but also for their integrity and the ownership they bring to the table.

Cons

The office is right in the heart of a busy area, which can make the daily commute a bit challenging and tiring at times. With the company growing, it would be great to have more space to ensure a comfortable and productive work environment for everyone.

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