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 decreased by 1% over the last 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 126 reviews)); "Great people to work with and good products." ((in 96 reviews)); "I don't feel there's enough I can say about this company and the great leadership." ((in 70 reviews)); "Good work life balance and can work remotely" ((in 51 reviews)); "Great team and the environment." ((in 43 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)); "New management team from outside industry." ((in 3 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

Ratings by category

4.5

Culture & values

4.5

Diversity & inclusion

4.5

Work/Life balance

4.5

Compensation and benefits

4.3

Senior management

4.3

Career opportunities

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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Reviews by job title

1K reviews

3.0

Oct 14, 2025

Great technical exposure, but people culture not up to the mark

Staff software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Exposure to modern technology stack and challenging technical problems. Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and cloud platforms.

Cons

Poor work-life balance, with frequent late meetings and workload pressure. Weak team culture — limited collaboration and mutual support.

4.0

Oct 10, 2025

Balanced Workplace with Strong Perks but Needs Strategic Alignment

Engineering manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The company offers a balanced and well-structured compensation package, complemented by thoughtful benefits and perks that support employee well-being. The work culture is positive and inclusive, with a flexible hybrid environment that encourages both collaboration and personal balance. There is also a strong focus on learning and development, providing meaningful opportunities for continuous growth and skill enhancement.

Cons

While the organization demonstrates strong foundational structure, the prevailing hierarchical bureaucracy appears to slow decision-making and limit agility—factors that are critical in a fast-paced technical environment. Additionally, the lack of a clear future vision and execution strategy for upcoming products, coupled with a noticeable disconnect between upper management and the technical teams, may hinder innovation and reduce alignment across key stakeholders. Addressing these gaps could significantly enhance responsiveness, collaboration, and long-term growth.

5.0

Oct 9, 2025

The best yet

Account executive

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Everything.. Comp, balance, job description and leadership to name a few

Cons

none that come to mind

Calix Response

6mo

We’re thrilled to hear that you value the compensation, balance, leadership, and overall experience at Calix. We’ll keep focusing on hiring top talent to strengthen our team and culture even further!

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