It is a myth how this company is still around - Anonymous employee Calix Employee Review

2.0
Apr 1, 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

free soda and ping pong.

Cons

Too many. Things started going all the way south after they introduced the 'new' managment in San Jose three years ago, seriously, what can you expect when your top R&D management is specialized at 'Reconstructing Oragnization'? They hired so many of their buddies with nothing to do but talking BS. Good people start to leave, and they just fill the positions with people with inferior skills with higher titles. Engineers are trying all sorts of fancy things just to put hot words in their resume for their next job, management are doing all the 'innovative' moves to 'motivate' people, such as cut all engineer's bonus to half in the name of encouraging better performance.

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5.0
Jul 10, 2026
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Pros

Incredible culture focused on passion, respect for diverse perspectives, and initiatives that foster innovation. Remote work provides outstanding autonomy, allowing you the freedom to own your schedule and deliver results reliably.

Cons

Remote work is great, but limits team cohesion and relationship building.

4.0
Jul 9, 2026
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Pros

Calix has an excellent company culture where employees genuinely support one another. The collaboration across departments is one of its biggest strengths, making it easy to work together toward common goals. The company also offers a great work-life balance and promotes a flexible, respectful work environment that allows employees to be productive while maintaining their personal lives.

Cons

Compensation could be more competitive, especially for non-Sales roles, as responsibilities grow. Advancement opportunities can also be limited for certain departments, making it challenging for employees looking for long-term career progression within the company.

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