Great People, Great Products, Not Great Process - Software Engineer Calix Employee Review

3.0
Sep 11, 2017
Recommend
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Pros

Leading edge telecom products with a very good team.

Cons

Lack of process leads to inefficient use of resources.

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Thank you for your work at Calix for over 5 years. We value your feedback and please engage in our survey and feedback opportunities to ask questions of our CEO, leaders and peers on all aspects of processes, front-end sales focused areas, etc. We value your input and feedback in making Calix a great place to work!

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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
Recommend
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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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