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Calix Work-from-Anywhere Culture Continues To Fuel Growth
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Calix is a cloud and appliance-based platform and managed services company. Broadband experience providers (BEP) leverage the Calix broadband platform, cloud, and managed services to simplify operations, engagement, and services, innovate for their consumer, business, and municipal subscribers, and grow their business and the communities they serve. Our end-to-end platform and managed services democratize the use of data—enabling our customers of any size to operate efficiently, acquire subscribers, and deliver exceptional experiences. Calix is dedicated to driving continuous improvement in partnership with our growing ecosystem to support the transformation of our customers and their communities. read more
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EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
1177
TOTAL
RATINGS
34059

Calix Company Culture

Calix Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
Choice Employer
A+
4.9/5

Calix CEO

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Michael Weening Calix's CEO
Michael Weening
94 /100

Diversity at Calix

Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
A+

Diverse employees at Calix have rated Team, Executive Team, and CEO Rating as the highest categories they have scored

Women at Calix

Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
A+

Women at Calix have rated Happiness, Team, and Executive Team as the highest categories they have scored

Calix eNPS

Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"
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Recommend to a Friend?

76

Calix employees are 76% more likely to recommend Calix as a great place to work

80%Promoters
16%Passives
4%Detractors

Working at Calix

Working at Calix is rated highly by 1177 employees, across various culture dimensions. Calix employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Compensation, and Environment categories, putting Calix’s culture in the Top 5% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 5% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at Calix was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at Calix

A+

Overall Company Culture at Calix is rated A+

Last updated today

Top
5%

Calix ranks in the Top 5% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Overall Company Culture Score by Department

This graph details how each department scores their Overall Company Culture

Results from 1177 Employees

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Workplace Experience
93
Workplace Experience93
Legal
91
Legal91
Customer Support
90
Customer Support90
Go to Market & Commercial Operations
89
Go to Market & Commercial Operations89
Operations
89
Operations89
Sales
89
Sales89
Engineering
88
Engineering88
IT
88
IT88
Marketing
87
Marketing87
Supply Chain
87
Supply Chain87
Finance
86
Finance86
HR
86
HR86

Calix Employee Reviews

Out of 10024 Calix employee reviews, 97% were positive. The remaining 3% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Calix improve their work culture.

97%
3%
Positive Reviews97%
Constructive Feedback3%

Positive Reviews From Calix Employees

  • What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?
    We prioritize taking care of our customers and taking care of our employees.
  • What are some of the best things about your team?
    Incredibly hard working, dedicated and supportive.
  • What do you like best about the leadership team?
    Transparency, openness, level of engagement across the company.

Constructive Feedback From Calix Employees

  • Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
    Not able to make my quota in my territory.

Calix Company Information

Calix Company Overview

Calix is a cloud and appliance-based platform and managed services company. Broadband experience providers (BEP) leverage the Calix broadband platform, cloud, and managed services to simplify operations, engagement, and services, innovate for their consumer, business, and municipal subscribers, and grow their business and the communities they serve. Our end-to-end platform and managed services democratize the use of data—enabling our customers of any size to operate efficiently, acquire subscribers, and deliver exceptional experiences. Calix is dedicated to driving continuous improvement in partnership with our growing ecosystem to support the transformation of our customers and their communities.

Calix was founded in 1999 and its current CEO is Michael Weening. Since its inception 27 years ago, Calix has grown to 1850 employees.

Calix Mission, Vision & Values

Calix Mission Statement

Empowering Broadband Experience Providers to: - Simplify their processes for operations, engagement, and service - Innovate for their consumer, business, and community subscribers - Grow their business and the communities they serve

Calix Vision Statement

To Transform Society One Community at a Time

Calix Values

  • Know your purpose—We expect you to know your purpose in life and your purpose in your role at Calix.
  • You Are Expected to Create, Collaborate and Communicate
  • We Invest in the Success of Others to be Successful

Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at Calix

Sustainability Promise: We are committed to a sustainable business future for Calix, our customers and the communities they serve, through products, services and business practices that are environmentally, socially and financially responsible.

Our commitments to reduction of greenhouse gases and improvements in Calix employees’ quality of life include:
Employees gain greater quality of life with greater flexibility and less time commuting, resulting in less carbon emission.
Ergonomic, energy-efficient provided by Calix includes home office furniture, IT equipment, including high quality monitors and monitors arms, and laptops requiring less power than desktop machines.
Data centers are designed efficiently, including moving more systems off-premises and to the cloud allows for less energy consumption and removal of less efficient legacy systems.
The environmental impact of office space leased is lessened by our work-from-anywhere culture and commitment to LEED building design standards.

We are committed to creating a positive impact by leveraging our resources, expertise, and network to address pressing societal challenges. We believe by working together we can be a change agent that transforms communities for the better.

We will achieve this by promoting community outreach, diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging and a positive work culture.

Headquarter3155 Olsen Dr
San Jose, CA 95117
United States of America
Websitewww.calix.com
Founding Date1999
Tel(408) 514-3000
Company StatusPublic
StockCALX
Jobswww.calix.com/about-calix/careers.html
Social Sites
  • Creating Smart Towns at Sales Kick Off while giving back to the community
  • Social Impact event at the Calix Leadership Summit. Creating hygiene kits for underprivileged youth.
  • Richardson, TX Summer BBQ

Calix Employees

Calix has 1850 employees. 1177 employees at Calix have reviewed Calix across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was today.

Overall, the 1177 Calix employees give their leadership a grade of A+, or Top 5% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at Calix are extremely happy with their total compensation at Calix, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at Calix are extremely happy with their team. 1177 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A+. The majority believe the meetings at Calix are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at Calix believe the environment at Calix is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Calix is comfortably fast. About 52% of the employees at Calix work 8 hours or less, while 2% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.

Overall, the employees at Calix are extremely happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Calix employees generally work 9.1 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Calix report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
99% of Calix employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Calix employees most often take unlimited paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
90% of Calix employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Calix employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
Feedback
A Day in the Life
97% of Calix employees call their work environment positive
Environment

Joining Calix - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Calix is that the company was prepared on their first day. Calix employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 100% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.

Calix KPIs and OKRs

At Calix 33% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Calix's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 1151 Calix employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1121 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes97%
No3%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes33%
No67%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

Calix CEO & Leadership

Michael Weening Calix's CEO
94 /100

Calix CEO Awards and Recognitions

Best CEOs 2025 (Large Companies)
Best CEOs 2024 (Large Companies)
Best CEOs 2023 (Large Companies)
Best CEOs for Diversity 2023 (Large Companies)
Best CEOs for Women 2023 (Large Companies)

Calix’s CEO Michael Weening started in this role in 2022. Michael’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 5% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in San Francisco. With a high CEO score, Michael Weening has won the Best CEOs in 2025. In addition, Michael has garnered Best CEOs for Diversity in 2023 specifically for Diversity, making Calix’s CEO one of the top rated CEOs by diverse employees. Calix’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees in the Workplace Experience department, employees in the Supply Chain department, and employees with Entry Level experience. However, employees in the HR department, Non-Binary employees, and employees in the Marketing department have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Calix’s competitors, Michael Weening ranks right above Palo Alto Networks CEO Nikesh Arora. Under Weening’s leadership, Calix employee respondents are most happy about their Compensation and the company’s Environment. Work Culture and Professional Development are two areas, according to respondents, where Calix could stand to see real improvement.

Calix Leadership

The Calix Executive Team is rated an “A+” and led by CEO Michael Weening, Chief Financial Officer Cory Sindelar, and Chief Sustainability Officer Martha Galley

  • Michael Weening  CEO / President

    Michael Weening CEO / President

    Michael was promoted to President and CEO of Calix in September 2022. He brings more than 20 years of experience leading... read more

  • Cory Sindelar Chief Financial Officer

    Cory is the Chief Financial Officer at Calix, and has an extensive 25-year track record as a senior financial leader... read more

  • Martha Galley Chief Sustainability Officer

    Martha is the Chief Sustainability Officer at Calix. This function furthers our goals regarding issues that drive three... read more

  • Mark Dressler Chief Revenue Officer

    Mark is the Chief Revenue Officer for Calix and has 30 years of experience in the communications service provider... read more

  • Shane Eleniak Chief Product Officer

    Shane is the Chief Product Officer at Calix. In this role Shane is responsible for all of Calix’s products – Access,... read more

  • Parul Kapoor Chief Talent and Culture Officer

    Parul Kapoor is the Chief Talent and Culture Officer at Calix, where she leads a global team supporting 1,900 employees... read more

  • Doug McNitt Executive Vice President, General Counsel

    Doug is the Executive Vice President and General Counsel at Calix, where he is responsible for driving our legal... read more

  • John Durocher Chief Customer Officer

    John Durocher leads the award-winning Calix Customer Success organization as Chief Customer Officer. In his previous... read more

  • Amrit Chaudhuri Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer

    Amritesh (Amrit) Chaudhuri is the Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at Calix. He brings more than 20... read more

Diversity & Inclusion at Calix

Diverse employees at Calix score the company 88/100 across various culture categories, placing Calix in the Top 5% of companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Calix across various culture dimensions.

As Calix grows and we scale our teams, it is important that everyone feels welcome and understands that we embrace people across all cultures, backgrounds, communities and abilities. These various perspectives make us stronger by bringing in voices and views that open our minds and thoughts to all possibilities. With that sentiment at the forefront of our company culture, we have 41 Affinity Groups. These groups allow employees to connect during work hours to create community outside of their daily jobs and focus time and energy on shared interests, creating a sense of belonging and acceptance.,

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women 92/100
Department - Sales
Men 93/100
Department - Workplace Experience
Diverse Employees 93/100
Department - Workplace Experience

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women 84/100
Department - HR
Men 87/100
Department - IT
Diverse Employees 85/100
Department - Marketing

Calix Perks & Benefits

2 Employee Stock Purchase Plans Lifestyle Reimbursement Account Remote Office Furniture Program Internet Reimbursement Health Savings Account

Health & Wellness

  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Gym Membership / Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

  • PTO / Vacation Policy
  • Paid Holidays
  • Maternity / Paternity Leave

Financial Benefits

  • 401K / Retirement Plan
  • Performance Bonus
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Office Perks

  • Pet-Friendly
  • Legal Assistance
  • Work From Home Policy

Calix PTO

Calix's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year. Paid Time Off is Calix's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 50% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Calix's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time0%
Vacation Policy50%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution50%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No100%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo0%
$1500 - $2500/mo60%
$1000 -$1500/mo40%
$500 -$1000/mo0%
Less than $500/mo0%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

Calix Careers

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H1B Visa

In 2019, Calix applied for 21 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 62% were approved.

Work Permit Application Outcome

Calix has a total of 1850 employees

21
Total Applied
  • 62% Granted (13 out of 21)
  • 0% Denied ( out of 21)
  • 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 21)
  • 38% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (8 out of 21)

This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data

Let Calix Know You Want To Work There

Overview of Candidates Interested in Calix on Comparably

Candidates By Department

All Industries
50%
Customer Success
20%
Product
10%
Customer Support
10%
HR
10%

Candidates By Location

San Francisco
40%
Williston
10%
Honolulu
10%
Tampa
10%
Oakland
10%
Other
20%

Frequently Asked Questions regarding Calix

What is Calix address?

Calix location is at 3155 Olsen Dr

Who is the CEO of Calix?

Calix CEO is Michael Weening, their score by employees is 94

What are the salaries in Calix

The average salary for employees in Calix is 100499$

What is Calix eNPS?

The eNPS for Calix is 76

What is Calix revenue?

Calix revenue is $832M

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