Calix is home - Principal Software Engineer Calix Employee Review

5.0
Jun 4, 2012
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Excellent engineering staff. Extremely smart and gifted employees. Friendly atmosphere. People are respectful of each other. People are encouraged to take hallway conversations to one of the many breakout rooms, so the Petaluma office is fairly quiet. Calix is appropriately customer-focused. It's nice to work for a company that wants to have happy customers.

Cons

No bonuses for engineers (that I know of!). Culture is extremely schedule-driven, sometimes to the detriment of the products.

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5.0
Jul 9, 2026
Anonymous intern
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Excellent program for early career individuals and those wanting to pivot industries. Very positive, warm environment to work in and everyone are extremely friendly

Cons

Graduate pipeline program can be considered which will help atteract greater talent and help in retention of interns.

4.0
Jul 9, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

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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