Great place to work - Principal Software Engineer Calix Employee Review

5.0
Jun 5, 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

1. good work life balance 2. competitive salary 3. great work culture 4. leaders are well connected to all the employees 5. good insurance coverage, mobile/internet reimbursement etc

Cons

RSU is not available as the company provides a unique 50% non-qualifying ESPP plan

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Calix Response
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Thank you for providing your feedback regarding our non-qualifying ESPP plan. It is true that Calix does not offer RSUs to any employees or Executives. However, the nonqualified ESPP 1 for 1 match (Buy 1 Get 1) with only one year vesting does provide a very good opportunity to acquire CALX stock. This essentially provides a 50% discount after a short vesting period. Calix is always open to addressing and improving on our plans. Please feel free to reach out to me directly if you would like to provide any additional feedback.

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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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