Manager - Anonymous employee Calix Employee Review

2.0
May 28, 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

CEO is very open to its employee, company has open communication policy. Few managers are/were exceptional. Horizontal org structure with vertical responsibility.

Cons

In the name of change, course correction happening seems like every month. Lot of smart people left the company. New executives joined recently as team, work as cartel. Feels like there is divide between new executives and mid level management. New management team is exclusive and delusional. All the recent executives joined company with the history of failures in earlier company and were laid off from earlier jobs. Good luck, making success with them.

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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

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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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