Is Calix a good company to work for?

Calix has an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5, based on over 1,210 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 91% 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 4.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.6 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 124 reviews)); "Great people to work with and good products." ((in 91 reviews)); "I don't feel there's enough I can say about this company and the great leadership." ((in 71 reviews)); "Good work life balance and can work remotely" ((in 52 reviews)); "Team is great and its very supportive." ((in 39 reviews))

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

"I'm not surprised we have layoffs and will continue to." ((in 13 reviews)); "related initiatives without adequate training, clear guidelines, or proper consideration of security implications." ((in 9 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

(1,140 total reviews)

Michael Weening

94% approve of CEO

91% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.6

Culture & values

4.5

Diversity & inclusion

4.5

Compensation and benefits

4.4

Work/Life balance

4.3

Senior management

4.3

Career opportunities

Calix has an employee rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, based on 1,140 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

5.0

Apr 8, 2025

Excellent

Senior software engineersiness systems integrator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Well work life balance, good facility

Cons

No pros as of now

5.0

Apr 4, 2025

Best Company to Work For!!

Customer operations representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Working at Calix has been an incredible experience. The company fosters a wonderful culture that truly values its employees. The leadership is caring and supportive, always encouraging growth and development. The benefits are fantastic, offering comprehensive health coverage, generous vacation time, and various wellness programs. The pay is great, reflecting the hard work and dedication of the team. One of the standout aspects is the outstanding flexibility and the freedom to work from anywhere, which has made balancing work and personal life so much easier. Overall, Calix is a fantastic place to work, and I couldn't be happier with my decision to join this amazing team.

Cons

Working at Calix is an exhilarating experience. The extremely fast-paced environment keeps you on your toes and ensures that no two days are ever the same. This dynamic atmosphere fosters continuous learning and growth, as you are constantly adapting to new challenges and opportunities. Calix products are always evolving, which can be challenging to keep up with, but it also means that you are always at the forefront of innovation. This constant change drives creativity and keeps the work exciting and engaging. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and enjoy being part of a company that is always pushing the boundaries, Calix is the perfect place for you.

5.0

Apr 1, 2025

Looking to grow your career in broadband? Calix is where you need to be.

Senior customer success account manager

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

- Exceptional Talent & Culture organization, driving benefits, work-life balance, and programming that supports all employees to be their best selves - Ongoing training, up-skilling, and education opportunities - Industry leader and shaper - High-quality hires; the top in each field is an amazing challenge to the typical work environment - Remote-first, 99% remote culture - Global

Cons

- Innovators - with an ever-changing industry, and quarterly release cadence for our products and services, you need to be able to keep up - Not for those comfortable with mediocrity - you are an essential part of the team so you are expected to hold up your end on all projects - Working across multiple timezones does have its challenges!

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