Is Calix a good company to work for?

Calix has an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5, based on over 1,208 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 1% 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) , Software Engineer (27) , Principal Software Engineer (26) , Sales (23) , Senior Software Engineer (22) , 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 136 reviews)); "Great people to work with and good products." ((in 87 reviews)); "I don't feel there's enough I can say about this company and the great leadership." ((in 72 reviews)); "Good work life balance and can work remotely" ((in 55 reviews)); "Work from home and flexible for most." ((in 42 reviews))

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

"Sudden layoffs with little warnings, even for high performers" ((in 18 reviews)); "Basic training in actual products and services is lacking." ((in 8 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

(1,139 total reviews)

Michael Weening

94% approve of CEO

92% positive business outlook

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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).

Reviews by job title

1K reviews

5.0

Feb 7, 2026

Great work culture

Graduate trainee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Chill atmosphere, great benefits Nice staff free food free cab work life balance

Cons

Internal politics no strict hr policies for bad managers mediocore people

Calix Response

3mo

It’s always great to hear that you enjoy our atmosphere, strong benefits, supportive staff, and the overall work‑life balance we aim to provide. Thank you for sharing your perspective. We also appreciate your transparent input regarding internal dynamics and HR processes. Our talent and culture team is committed to strengthening clarity and consistency across our people practices. Thanks again for your feedback!

5.0

Feb 7, 2026

Great culture!

Sr program manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Best company culture I have ever been a part of.

Cons

401k match could be better

Calix Response

3mo

It’s great to hear that you view our culture as one of the best, we are very intentional about creating an environment where our teams can thrive! We also appreciate your note on the 401(k) match. Our total rewards team continues to review our offerings to ensure they remain competitive and supportive of our employees’ long‑term wellbeing. Thanks again for your perspective!

2.0

Feb 5, 2026

Great People - Poor Management and False Culture

Product marketing director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great pay - remote workplace - peers are great to work with

Cons

Unclear direction from management - consistently changing objectives - focused on PR vs true value based solutions.

Calix Response

3mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback. It’s great to hear that you value the strong pay, and the great peers you collaborate with. We also appreciate your transparent input regarding direction, and shifting priorities. As we continue to build on our mission as an organization, we remain focused on strengthening clarity and ensuring our efforts stay centered on delivering true value for our customers. Thanks again for your perspective, we truly value the insight.

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