Bad work culture. Highly toxic. Master/slave culture. - Senior Software Engineer Calix Employee Review

1.0
Oct 14, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
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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.

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Calix Response
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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.

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5.0
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Pros

- Strong focus on employee growth and development opportunities - Supportive culture where people are encouraged to take on new challenges - Excellent perks and benefits - Remote-first model that truly supports flexibility and well-being

Cons

As with many growing companies, pace and priorities can shift quickly at times

2.0
Jun 24, 2026
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Pros

Decent salary. You'll also quickly gain valuable experience in how not to operate on your next job: a lesson that will serve you well in future roles.

Cons

Old-fashioned work culture where you're expected to execute without question. Excessive overtime work, release cycles are chaotic, and there's little appetite for improving systems or sustainability, it's all about following orders rather than thinking critically.

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