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 116 reviews)); "Great people to work with and good products." ((in 90 reviews)); "I don't feel there's enough I can say about this company and the great leadership." ((in 77 reviews)); "Good work life balance and can work remotely" ((in 58 reviews)); "Great work culture that is open to innovation and new ideas." ((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 17 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

4.0

Jun 11, 2025

Calix company deeply committed to employee empowerment

Anonymous employee

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CEO approval

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Pros

Supportive Culture & Leadership: Employees consistently highlight the approachable and empowering leadership at Calix. Managers are known to be supportive, setting clear goals and encouraging ownership, which fosters motivation and accountability. Opportunities for Growth: Whether it's through hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies or structured learning platforms like Coursera and MasterClass, Calix offers ample opportunities for both technical and personal development.

Cons

High Expectations & Fast Pace: The work environment is dynamic and can be intense. Employees often mention the need to constantly adapt, think critically, and manage a heavy workload to meet ambitious goals. Complex Product Rollouts & Communication Gaps: Internally, some feedback points to challenges around product rollout timing, pricing clarity, and communication during major launches, which can create friction for both employees and customers.

Calix Response

12mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughtful feedback! We're happy to hear you value our supportive culture and leadership, as well as the opportunities for growth through platforms like Coursera and MasterClass. Empowering our team to learn and lead is a core part of who we are. We also appreciate your input regarding challenges around product rollouts and communication. These are indeed areas we’re actively working to improve, and your insights help us focus our efforts where they matter most. Thanks again for being part of what makes Calix a great place to grow and innovate!

5.0

Jun 9, 2025

I love working here.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

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Pros

This company has outstanding benefits, flexibility, and leadership. Its a rare thing to go to work every day enjoying what you do. I feel a sense of purpose here, and what we are doing as a company matters.

Cons

In my role, there are no cons to report.

Calix Response

12mo

We appreciate you taking the time to leave us feedback on your experience as a Calix employee! We're glad to hear you feel a strong sense of purpose and enjoy the flexibility, benefits, and leadership at Calix. We also appreciate your thoughtful suggestion—recognizing the consistent excellence across our teams is something we’ll continue to prioritize. Thanks for being part of what makes Calix special!

4.0

Jun 4, 2025

Good place to work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Best work environment and team culture

Cons

Growth and pay are decent

Calix Response

12mo

Thank you for the feedback on what it is like working at Calix! We're glad to hear you’re enjoying the team culture and work environment. We also appreciate your note on growth and pay—continuing to invest in our people remains a top priority for us. If there is ever anything you have feedback on, please feel free to connect with your leader or Talent and Culture Business Partner!

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