Calix reviews

4.5

92% would recommend to a friend

(160 total reviews)
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Michael Weening

94% approve of CEO

92% positive business outlook

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5.0
Jul 4, 2025

Great company and getting better

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Pros

- Strong executive vision - Strong value proposition to offer customers - Solid platform and products to back our claims to customers - Very good overall compensation and benefits

Cons

Cult of leadership personality can occasionally deter people from speaking up and risk appearing out of line.

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Calix Response
11mo
It’s great to see your recognition of our executive vision, customer value, and product strength; those are pillars we’re proud to build on. Your point about leadership dynamics is important, and we appreciate your honesty in sharing it. Creating space for open dialogue across all levels is something we’re committed to reinforcing as we grow. We encourage you to continue to provide your feedback by using the 'Speak Up Spot' on Our Calix, or having a conversation with your Talent and Culture Business Partner or leader. Thanks for contributing to the culture and success here at Calix.
1.0
Jun 22, 2025

Great People, But Culture Took a Turn

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Pros

Worked with some incredibly smart and supportive teammates. Flexible work environment and decent benefits. Good opportunities to learn

Cons

Layoffs felt sudden and poorly communicated, creating a lot of anxiety and distrust. The C+4 (quarterly reviews) process became overly focused on numbers, often missing customer realities. Felt more like a performance trap than a constructive review. Management seemed increasingly out of touch with day-to-day customer challenges. Too many meetings that didn’t add value—made it harder to get actual work done.

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Calix Response
11mo
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We’re glad to hear that you appreciated your teammates, the flexible work environment, and the opportunities to learn—those are values we aim to foster across the organization. We also want to sincerely acknowledge the concerns you’ve raised. Transparency and trust are cornerstones of a healthy workplace. We're continuously working to ensure that our meeting time is purposeful and productive. We recognize that staying connected to customer realities and employee needs takes deliberate effort. Your feedback help us do better. We truly appreciate your candor—it’s a vital part of our journey to improve. If you have any additional feedback to share, please reach out to your Talent and Culture Business Partner to continue the conversation.
4.0
Jun 16, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Great benefits Good work life balance Good culture

Cons

Bureaucratic Not very competitive compensation packages

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Calix Response
11mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback! We're glad to hear you’ve had a positive experience with our benefits, work-life balance, and company culture — those are areas we truly value and continuously strive to strengthen. Your advice about valuing experience while also recognizing potential is well taken. We believe in a balanced approach to talent and are always looking for ways to grow and evolve our evaluation practices. Thank you again for taking the time to leave your feedback on what it is like to work at Calix!
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