Culture and social impact

Driving change where we operate and beyond

Calix is 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.

Social impact

Calix is in the business of doing good. Our commitment to social impact entails leveraging our resources, expertise, and network to address societal challenges. 

We embrace four key giving pillars:

Connectivity
Equitable opportunities
STEM
Aid and response

Employees may also take Volunteer Time Off to engage in meaningful causes. Calix hosts two large giving events annually, Volunteer Month in April and Season of Giving in November and December.

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging

Our culture proudly promotes the values of social impact, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Our employees connect with each other over common interests and experiences through our Affinity Groups (Employee Resource and Interest Groups) and Meetup program.

Positive work culture

Our leaders exercise trust and empathy which make employees feel empowered to communicate their needs, granting them work life flexibility. At Calix, we celebrate diversity of thought and encourage collaboration.

From fostering innovative ideas to providing opportunities for professional growth, we cultivate an environment where every team member feels valued and supported.

Benefits
Resources
Learning

We offer an award-winning benefits program and have been recognized for multiple years as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance by Comparably.  Some notable perks at Calix include: 

Lifestyle reimbursement program
Access to wellness resources, including the Unmind App
Adoption assistance Program
Sixteen weeks of paid parental leave
Internet reimbursement
Office furniture reimbursement

We invest in our employees’ professional and personal growth and provide regular employees with access to a variety of learning platforms, subscriptions and learning opportunities with industry experts.

These include:

Coursera
ExecOnline
Blinkist
Audible
MasterClass
Economist

Additionally, Calix also offers onsite instructor-led trainings by recognized industry subject matter experts.

People meeting and discussing with laptops

In addition to department specific training, Calix offers other learning opportunities:

All employees complete annual compliance training
About 75% of leaders engage in in-person learning
About 50% of employees are engaged in online learning
93% of employees agree that they are offered training or development to further themselves professionally

Recognition

Calix is recognized as one of best places to work

Calix Named #1 Best Place To Work in the Bay Area

With an A+ culture rating that has earned 40 Comparably awards since 2020, Calix rankings soared in Q1 across several categories! Learn more about Calix Awards.

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Calix Named As The #1 Inspiring Workplace

Calix named #1 out of 50 winners of the 2023 top Inspiring Workplaces awards, recognized for culture and purpose among other criteria.

Calix Culture Earns Multiple Comparably Awards

As Calix adds new roles across the entire organization, it wins multiple Comparably Workplace Culture Awards, with employees voting the company as one of the world’s best places to work.

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Comparably #1 Best Place to Work in Bay Area

Based on employee rankings of their overall workplace experiences, Calix is the #1 place to work in Silicon Valley in 2023. This ranking—up 10 points from 2022—underscores the success of a seven-year commitment to the work-from-anywhere movement

Comparably Best Company Outlook

Calix employees underscored that the company has rapid momentum and a bright future, ranking it #10 out of 100 companies with the best outlook in 2024—3 spots higher than last year—buoyed by high employee confidence.

Comparably Best Global Company

Calix is again recognized in 2024 by Comparably with best global culture. As we grow and scales iour innovation and workforce, Calix continues to uphold its culture while amplifying the positive impact it has on communities.

Comparably Best Sales Teams

Calix was ranked #3 this year among top sales teams—moving up 18 places from 2021. Calix leadership has grown sales by 400 percent in the past four years to keep up with the expanding broadband industry while maintaining a cohesive, customer-first culture.

Comparably Best Engineering Teams

With over 100 patents for industry-leading technologies, Calix is relentlessly focused on innovating for its BSP customers. This passion for innovation is one reason Calix attracts top engineering talent and why the company has moved up nine spots from last year.

Comparably Best Marketing Teams

This new ranking is the latest accolade for the Calix marketing team, which is responsible for growing attendance at our ConneXions industry-leading conference, award winning Market Activation program, and many other impactful initiatives.

Comparably Best HR Teams

For the second year in a row, Calix has been named best in HR teams, reflecting its success in attracting, nurturing, and retaining a superbly talented workforce amidst an extended period of growth.

TMCnet Tech Culture Award

Calix focuses heavily on building a strong culture and it shows—employees and customers routinely share “Why I Love Calix” posts on social media. With a 4.9/5-star rating, 98 percent overall approval and 100 percent CEO approval on Glassdoor.

#1 Inspiring Workplace

Calix was named first out of 50 winners of the 2023 top Inspiring Workplaces awards, recognized for culture and purpose, leadership, wellbeing, inclusion & diversity, communication, and employee experience.