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Help us as we bring broadband services
to underserved communities.

Help us as we bring broadband services
to underserved communities.

 

The Opportunity

Every day, we live our mission of ensuring that broadband service providers of all types and sizes simplify their business, excite their subscribers, and grow their value to their community. Enabling our customers to become giants for their communities, we’re elevating how people live, work and play. 

Being part of helping our customers become the unrivaled connectivity brand in the home and deliver digital experiences to underserved communities, you can play an integral role in shaping the world around us.

 

Want to understand the role Calix plays in enabling the giants who are disrupting the broadband industry?

Listen to this episode of #TheDivide podcast with Michael Weening, President and CEO of Calix.

 
 

Turning our customers into Giants

Hear the stories behind how Calix enabled its customers to invest in their communities and become the agents of change.

 
 
 
 
 

We’re looking for those with a challenger mindset

The ones who jump at the chance to work with solutions that leverage the latest AI and machine learning advancements in cloud platforms. And those who want a career that drives change within a supportive, work from anywhere culture. 

If you’re inspired by the possibilities of tomorrow, and want to work alongside tech innovators, then the right position for you awaits. 

 

Recognition

Calix has been recognized for everything from its technology advancements to its inclusive culture that champions individual and team success. 

 

 
 

Hear what our employees have to say about working at Calix

If you are interested in working at Calix, listen to what your future teammates have to say about the company.  From Collaboration, to Culture to a Work from Anywhere Workplace, let them tell you what makes getting up each morning worthwhile 

 
 
 

Why Culture Matters

Working from Anywhere
Provides Work Life Balance

 
 
 
 

Collaboration is Key

 
 

Our Opportunities:
Remote Work Environment


We are looking for the best talent in the world, no matter where you live. Working at Calix means being a part of a global team of talent-rich, subject-matter experts across a broad range of fields collaborating virtually. We are relentless in our pursuit of top talent eager to contribute to our success.

A few examples are below.

Moved to Vermont and built a house on a lake

That is what one of our team members did after slogging it out in New Jersey with high house prices, and long commutes.

Works from a cottage for 3 months while his daughter tries out for the Olympic ski team

That is what another team member did. We all thought it was great.

Sold her house in the Bay Area and moved to Nevada where she got 3X the house, access to the mountains, and lower taxes

A member of our team did that 6 months ago and she is very happy. She also traded in her terrible cable speeds for a full fiber service.

 

Benefits and Perks

Our benefits are designed to foster and encourage good health, peace of mind and financial security.  We offer generous healthcare plans and a variety of retirement and savings opportunities.

Flexibility

We believe that taking time off is essential to good health and productivity. Our employees enjoy plenty of time off to refresh and recharge.  Calix supports our employees to work anywhere they need to be with internet reimbursement, remote office furniture and ergonomic evaluations.

Retirement

Calix offers a robust retirement plan with company match and investment tools to help you reach your financial goals. Features include Pre-tax, Roth, After-Tax contributions, Roth In-Plan Conversion and a Self-directed Brokerage Account.

Employee Stock Purchase

Eligible employees have the unique opportunity to purchase Calix stock at a discounted rate with two distinct types of Employee Stock Purchase Plans.  A valuable component of our Total Rewards package and a great way to own a piece of Calix and save for the future.

Healthcare

Eligible employees have a choice of medical, dental and vision plans, and the opportunity for additional tax savings through an FSA and HSA account.  Calix provides employees and dependents with an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Family

Calix offers 16 weeks of paid leave for new parents to care for an infant or newly adopted child. In addition, employees who choose adoption as a way of growing their families may be eligible for our adoption assistance benefit.

Insurance Programs

We want to make sure our employees are covered for unforeseen events and have peace of mind.  We provide Basic and Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance, Business Travel Accident coverage and Disability coverage.  For added protection, we offer a variety of Voluntary Benefits (Critical Illness, Hospital and Accident) and a Group Legal Plan with Identity Theft.

Well-being

Calix recognizes that employees have diverse needs when it comes to health and overall wellbeing with a monthly wellness allowance.   In addition to our Wellness Reimbursement, employees have free and confidential access to the Unmind app with a “Plus One” for a friend or family member.

Bark

Bark is a social-media monitoring platform that makes it easier for parents to protect their children from the dangers of the online world. Bark is available for free to all US Employees and aligns with the Calix values of promoting a safe, inclusive and thriving work culture.

We take care of our own

When it comes to securing your financial future, our total cash compensation strategy puts us at the top of our industry peers.

We offer a robust health and wellness plan including healthcare insurance, telework, disability support, 100% paid parental and child-delivery leaves, preventive health care, flexible spending accounts, as well as broadband and fitness club reimbursement.

Employees become owners of Calix through our two (2) company employee stock purchase programs. We have a qualified ESPP and in addition we have another ESPP with a key differentiated offering of being a nonqualified employee stock purchase plan that offers a 50% effective discount for shares purchased offering basically a company match for your investment. Our innovative employee stock purchase plan provides differentiated value for your personal investment strategy. In the U.S., we also offer company-contributed 401(k) plans with a match of 50% up to 6%.   

Ready to become a Giant Maker?

 

Our Values

 

Three pillars to our values

  1. Know your purpose—We expect you to know your purpose in life and your purpose in your role at Calix.
  2. The three C’sCollaborate with a culture that spans business units, functions and geographies, Create a vision to redefine our industry, and Communicate across the business and the marketplace to shape our future.
  3. We take care of our own—This starts with you taking care of yourself, your health and your loved ones before you begin to take care of Calix.

We apply these pillars to a hyperactive and fluid working environment that can “work from anywhere." Whether you have a space in our Silicon Valley HQ or your home in Saskatchewan, each person on our Calix team plays a critical role in shaping our company. From all-team virtual gatherings with our CEO and founder to flexible work arrangements, our culture serves as the foundation of our past and continued success.

 

Our culture

BEAD stands for: Belonging, Engagement, Acceptance and Diversity.

This is an initiative designed to engage Calix employees in open dialogue and celebrations.

As Calix grows and we scale our teams, it is important that everyone is welcome and understands that we embrace people across all cultures, backgrounds, and abilities. Diversity makes us stronger by bringing in voices and views that open our minds and thoughts to all possibilities. 

Our BEAD programs include the following: 

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

We have 13 total Employee Resource Groups which 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.  

Calix Community: Employee Volunteerism

One of our core values at Calix is “we take care of our own.” This value extends to the communities and organizations that are important to us. Our goal as a company is to support our customers in delivering broadband services to every community.

Intern
Program

Our paid intern program is best in class! We offer interns the opportunity to become part of our team and work on meaningful projects that enhance their learning and business experience.

Learning and Development

At Calix, we are invested in our employee’s professional and personal growth and provide full-time employees with access to a variety of learning platforms and subscriptions.

 
 

Internships

Start your career

An internship at Calix allows you to build marketable skills. You will work on meaningful projects that have goals, objectives, expected outcomes and provide value to the business. An internship at Calix will allow you to build your resume with accomplishments you can be proud of, and demonstrate value to any future employer.

 
 

Connect with us

 

Calix is an equal opportunity workplace.