Is Calix a good company to work for?

Calix has an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5, based on over 1,199 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 127 reviews)); "Great people to work with and good products." ((in 94 reviews)); "I don't feel there's enough I can say about this company and the great leadership." ((in 69 reviews)); "Good work life balance and can work remotely" ((in 51 reviews)); "Great team and the environment." ((in 47 reviews))

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

"Layoffs felt sudden and poorly communicated, creating a lot of anxiety and distrust." ((in 15 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

(1,133 total reviews)

Michael Weening

94% approve of CEO

92% positive business outlook

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Calix has an employee rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, based on 1,133 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).

Reviews by job title

1K reviews

5.0

Oct 14, 2024

Calix is a great place to work! I am so happy to be here.

Talent aquisition partner

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

- The people at Calix are the BEST. Love working with such amazing, intelligent, and energetic people. - Ability to make a difference! I know my purpose! - Working together to continue to move the needle forward. Ability to grow and experience outside the regular job description. - Working from home is a game changer.

Cons

- We are always changing, growing, and evolving. Sometimes there are growing pains in our fast paced environment.

Calix Response

1y

Thank you for your feedback. It's truly inpsiring to hear your perspective about working with such talented and caring team members. We strive to create an environment where all employees can meaningfully contribute and see the impacts of their efforts, and we're glad to hear that that's been your experience. We are committed to nurting talent and providing opportunities for continuous development and your feedback reinforces our dedication to fostering an environment where all can achieve their full potential. As we continue to change and evolve at a rapid pace, we will be purposeful in collaborating with employees and proactively communicating the 'why'. Thanks for your hard work and dedication.

1.0

Oct 14, 2024

Bad work culture. Highly toxic. Master/slave culture.

Senior software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Quarterly team outings Interview conducted is okay.

Cons

Poor management in india Toxic communication Cheap quality product. Poor work life balance Leave policy by HR team not applied if you are managers favourite. No hike for years. Shouting in meetjngs. Pathetic HR team.

Calix Response

1y

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience as a Calix employee. We are glad to hear that the investment we make in quarterly team outings in India has been well-received. We value your feedback and are committed to addressing your concerns. Our mission is to create a supportive environment where team members excel and contribute to meaningful change. At Calix, we aim to prioritize our people, community, and culture. It sounds like we’ve missed the mark, and we encourage you to reach out to a CIDC Core Leadership member. If you do not feel comfortable doing that, you can consider submitting your feedback in our local Suggestion Box so that we can further discuss your concerns. Again, we appreciate the feedback you provided as it helps make Calix a great place to work around the world.

5.0

Oct 10, 2024

Nice company

Senior software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits Work from home furniture Internet reimbursement Lifestyle reimbursement Cab facility Providing nice food in lunch Best hybrid policy

Cons

As of now no cons

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