We’re at the forefront of a once in a generational change in the broadband industry. Join us as we innovate, help our customers reach their potential, and connect underserved communities with unrivaled digital experiences.
We’re looking for a Senior Solutions Engineer / Senior Sales Engineer (SSE) with deep expertise in Wi‑Fi and subscriber experience networking to join our Experience Edge team.
This role focuses on Sales Opportunities and assisting the broader Calix team, while also engaging directly with Communications Service Providers (CSPs) to enable high‑quality wireless experiences across homes, small and medium businesses (SMB), and multi‑dwelling units (MDUs).
You’ll act as a trusted technical partner across sales motions and customer engagements—strengthening technical credibility, supporting competitive wins, and helping teams navigate complex networking challenges.
What You’ll Do:
Serve as a technical advisor across Sales Opportunities, the broader Calix team, and CSP customers
Support Sales Opportunities by shaping solution positioning, technical messaging, and deal strategy
Subject matter expert in positioning advanced premise solutions
Engage CSP technical teams to design, validate, and optimize 802.11 wireless networks
Apply strong knowledge of networking and in‑home gateway platforms
Support MDU deployments, including shared and managed Wi‑Fi models
Translate subscriber experience goals into scalable, supportable technical designs
Deliver technical presentations, demos, and solution walkthroughs
Support pre‑sales discovery, solution alignment, and RFP responses
Maintain awareness of competitive solutions and market tactics
Develop internal training, presentations, and sales enablement materials
Stay current on wireless standards and industry best practices
Qualifications:
BSEE/BSCS degree is desired and preferred.
Experience with Layer 1/2/3 network architectures and technologies
Solid understanding of SaaS cloud-based solutions and API integration.
Ability to convey complex concepts at multiple levels within an organization.
Experience with various Wi-Fi standards and managed Wi-Fi solutions.
Experience in the service provider industry preferred.
Strong interpersonal and soft skills.
Experience working in cross-functional teams.
Ability to work remotely and travel frequently within territory.
Must have a valid driver's license.
Industry certifications preferred but not required.
Travel:
Up to 60% in-territory.
Please note that as part of the recruitment and hiring process, there is an in-person meeting that will take place.
Location:
This job supports local customers in the Southeastern US. Preferred locations are in Georgia, North Carolina, and Florida near a major airport, but open to other locations in territory.
Please note that as part of the recruitment and hiring process, there is an in-person meeting that will take place.
Why This Role:
You’ll operate at the intersection of Sales Opportunities, the broader Calix team, and CSP technical engagement. By balancing customer-facing expertise with internal enablement and competitive insight, you’ll play a key role in winning CSP opportunities and enabling better subscriber experiences.
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The on-target earnings for this position varies based on the geographic location. More information about the pay range specific to candidate location and other factors will be shared during the recruitment process. Individual pay is determined based on location of residence and multiple factors, including job-related knowledge, skills and experience.
San Francisco Bay Area:
198,000 - 297,000 USD AnnualSelect US Metros and States:
172,000 - 258,000 USD AnnualOther US Locations:
155,000 - 233,000 USD AnnualFor information on our benefits click here.
Calix Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Calix and has not been reviewed or approved by Calix.
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Flexible Benefits — Remote‑first policies include home‑internet reimbursement, home‑office furniture support, and work‑from‑anywhere flexibility. Feedback suggests these options make the package adaptable across locations and work styles.
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Healthcare Strength — Coverage spans medical, dental, and vision for employees and dependents alongside EAP and virtual therapy/coaching. Wellbeing elements like lifestyle allowances, recharge days, and no‑internal‑meeting days further bolster health support.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid vacation, wellness days, holidays, bereavement and jury‑duty leave offer broad time‑off access. Parental/bonding and caregiver leave, plus adoption assistance and medical‑travel coverage, extend support through major life events.
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