Calix reviews

4.5

92% would recommend to a friend

(1,139 total reviews)
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Michael Weening

94% approve of CEO

92% positive business outlook

Calix has an employee rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, based on 1,139 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
5.0
Mar 7, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

-The company fosters a culture that truly values its employees -Calix embraces a remote-first culture -Lots of career advancement and development opportunities -Excellent benefits

Cons

The challenges at Calix aren't red flags, they're the natural byproduct of rapid growth (scaling so quickly that structure and clarity sometimes lag behind ambition).

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Calix Response
2mo
Thank you for such a thoughtful review. We appreciate the recognition that the challenges you describe are often inherent in periods of rapid growth, and we agree that scaling requires intentionality. Your perspective on the importance of team‑level ownership rather than reliance on escalation is something our Talent and Culture team is committed to fostering across our organization. We continue to focus on empowering teams to resolve issues where they arise, reinforcing trust, and strengthening accountability in ways that support shared outcomes rather than top‑down control. We’re also grateful for your acknowledgment of the balance we strive to maintain between delivering an exceptional customer experience and supporting employee wellbeing. Feedback like this helps us stay grounded as we evolve, and we appreciate you taking the time to share it!
4.0
Mar 4, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

1- you will have work and fast. 2- there will be work pressure always

Cons

Alots of politics and very difficult to get promotated

5.0
Mar 2, 2026

Calix Cares

Recommend
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Pros

Calix cares about its employees and their wellbeing, this is part of the culture.

Cons

Sometimes it feels that different parts of the organization could use better communication and collaboration.

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Calix Response
4mo
We're glad to hear that our commitment to caring for employees is coming through in your day‑to‑day experience! We also recognize the challenges that can arise when different groups don’t always feel fully aligned. We’re actively investing in ways to improve communication and teamwork across the organization. Thanks for taking the time to offer your insight!
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