Is Calix a good company to work for?

Calix has an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5, based on over 1,200 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 4.5 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) , 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 125 reviews)); "Great people to work with and good products." ((in 92 reviews)); "I don't feel there's enough I can say about this company and the great leadership." ((in 80 reviews)); "Good work life balance and can work remotely" ((in 51 reviews)); "Flexible, work from home, Innovative" ((in 40 reviews))

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

"Layoffs, layoffs, layoffs." ((in 16 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

(1,134 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

Work/Life balance

4.5

Compensation and benefits

4.3

Senior management

4.3

Career opportunities

Calix has an employee rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, based on 1,134 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

Jul 30, 2025

Best Place to Work and Grow a Career

Sales director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The People at every level from individual contributor to the C-Level Team

Cons

Having to leave; but it's my choice because I am retiring.

Calix Response

10mo

Thank you for your heartfelt feedback and for the incredible dedication you've shown over the past decade. We're truly grateful for the impact you've made, both in your sales achievements and in uplifting those around you. Your thoughts on retirement support and commission structure are heard and have been shared with the appropriate teams for consideration. We encourage you to reach out to your leader or your Talent and Culture Business Partner to discuss further. Wishing you all the best in your well-earned retirement!

4.0

Jul 28, 2025

Challenging/Influential Work Responsibilities

Product marketing manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

> Ownership and impactful contributions to the evolution of products > Intradepartmental interaction spanning development and customer facing teams. > Many opportunities to interact with customers who deliver fiber-broadband services > Remote work flexibility > Management stability

Cons

> Rapid pace of activity limits opportunities to implement change

Calix Response

10mo

Thank you for highlighting the collaborative culture, customer engagement opportunities, and flexibility you’ve experienced—it’s great to hear that these aspects have made a positive impact. We understand that our fast-paced environment can sometimes make it challenging to implement change, and we’re continually working to balance agility with thoughtful innovation. Your feedback is truly appreciated!

5.0

Jul 22, 2025

Great Culture with awesome people

Cyber risk operations manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

During recruitment they were transparent and didn't feel like they will ghost us. They will take their time in finding the right fit and that makes a huge difference in work culture. I've worked in 7 different companies before but Calix stands out in terms of people first 'Culture'. They walk the talk. I had a new born within weeks of joining and they still offered me 16 weeks of paternity leave with no strings attached. Almost everyone makes you feel like you are welcome, and you are important for the org. Every process seems to be thought out, there is clear structure even for things like training and wellness reimbursement and appreciation. Work has been exciting. My manager is firm on results but hasn't micromanaged. There is clear expectation on performance goals and how it is linked to bonuses. My decisions/ feedback are valued when selecting a product or inputs to future roadmaps.

Cons

I've not experienced anything negative till now.

Calix Response

10mo

Thank you so much for sharing your experience! It’s incredibly rewarding to hear how our people-first culture and thoughtful processes have made a meaningful difference for you. We’re especially glad that you felt supported during such an important life moment and that your contributions are being valued. We’ll keep striving to maintain and grow this culture. We’re grateful to have you on the team!

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