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      Calix

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      Calix reviews

      4.5

      92% would recommend to a friend

      (1,130 total reviews)
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      Michael Weening

      94% approve of CEO

      91% 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 1,130 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
      3.0
      Apr 16, 2026

      Strong workplace with good compensation, but inconsistent communication during restructuring

      Associate system engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      --Pros & Work Environment-- Ideal for individuals seeking a technically challenging and rewarding role focused on problem-solving Supportive coworkers and strong team culture Excellent benefits package Management is generally flexible with time-off requests Management generally cares about employees and supports their success. Advancement opportunities are highly encouraged and, for the most part, achievable—though somewhat dependent on shift Not a “hand-holding” environment; success relies heavily on personal initiative, determination, and clear communication when encountering obstacles to growth Fast-paced, high-stress role requiring strong multitasking skills The company compensates well for this environment through competitive pay, generous time off, quarterly bonuses, recognition awards, and company-sponsored team-building events

      Cons

      High-stress, fast-paced environment, training can feel rushed, AI tools emphasized, AI tools not always reliable

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      Calix Response
      3w
      Thank you for taking the time to share a detailed and candid review. We’re glad to hear that you are experiencing a supportive team culture, competitive compensation, and meaningful opportunities for growth—these are all priorities for us as we continue to build an environment where employees can thrive doing meaningful and rewarding work. We appreciate your honest feedback on the high-paced nature of the role, training experience, and the use of evolving AI tools. As we scale and adapt, it is a priority for us to equip employees and provide them with ongoing resources. We also recognize how critical regular check-ins, clear expectations, and strong communication are to both performance and the employee experience. Strengthening consistency across teams and shifts, and improving transparency during times of change, remain key priorities.Thank you again for your thoughtful insights and for highlighting both what’s working well and where we can continue to grow.
      3.0
      Apr 14, 2026

      WFH option, but pay is low

      Accountant
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Work from home, no commute

      Cons

      The pay is lower than others

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      Calix Response
      3w
      Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re glad to hear that the flexibility of working from home has been a positive part of your experience as it is something we strive to offer wherever possible to support our employees’ work-life balance.We also appreciate your candid input regarding compensation. We continuously review our total rewards programs, to ensure they remain competitive. Feedback like yours helps inform those ongoing efforts, so thank you again for sharing your perspective.
      5.0
      Apr 14, 2026

      A Culture That Inspires, Powered by People Who Care

      Sr manager hr & admin
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Calix gives you room to run. The autonomy to build and drive initiatives is a huge plus, and it makes the work genuinely exciting. The team is full of people who care about the mission and about each other. On top of that, the benefits package goes above and beyond what you’d expect from a company of this scale.

      Cons

      Important tasks get buried under urgent ones. You end up moving many things forward an inch instead of moving the right things forward a mile.

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      Calix Response
      1mo
      Thank you for taking the time to share such thoughtful feedback. We’re glad to hear that the autonomy, trust, and sense of ownership at Calix have made your work exciting and meaningful, and that our team culture and benefits have stood out to you. Creating an environment where people care deeply about the mission and about each other is something we work hard to sustain. We also appreciate your candid feedback on prioritization. Balancing urgent needs with long-term, high-impact work is an ongoing challenge, especially as we continue to move fast and grow. Your perspective reinforces the importance of continually refining how we focus, prioritize, and create space for deeper progress on the initiatives that matter most. This is an area we’re actively working to improve, and feedback like yours helps guide those efforts! Thank you again!
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