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Calix · 19 hours ago

Senior Sales Engineer – North Central & Northeast

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

$198K/yr - $297K/yr

Calix provides the cloud, software platforms, systems and services required for communications service providers to simplify their businesses, excite their subscribers and grow their value. They are looking for a dynamic Senior Solutions/Sales Engineer to lead pre-sales technical engagements and represent the Calix product portfolio. The role involves delivering presentations, assisting customers with network architectures, and guiding technical solutions.

AnalyticsInformation TechnologyInfrastructureInternetSoftwareTelecommunicationsVoIP

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Represent Calix as the technical expert and evangelist of technical solutions

Lead the technical solution strategy

Assist customers with network architectures aligned with business requirements

Deliver presentations to customer technical staff and senior management

Lead the pre-sales technical process and solution positioning

Assist sales teams with customer business requirements

Respond to customer RFP’s and other customer inquiries

Assist customers and partners in configuring and testing products in labs and field trials

Guide customers through technical and operational issues within areas of expertise

Explain technical concepts clearly and influence decisions for Calix

Train and update Calix partners on the latest products and software releases

Research and stay up to date on industry standards and trends

Qualification

Layer 1/2/3 network architecturesSaaS cloud-based solutionsWi-Fi standardsAPI integrationService provider industryInterpersonal skillsSoft skillsCross-functional teamworkTechnical presentations

Required

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

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

Preferred

Experience in the service provider industry preferred

Industry certifications preferred but not required

Company

Calix

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Calix provides the cloud, software, systems and services for service providers to simplify business, excite subscribers and grow value

Founded in 1999

San Jose, California, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.calix.com

H1B Sponsorship

Calix has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)

Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship

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Trends of Total Sponsorships

2025 (37)

2024 (22)

2023 (25)

2022 (31)

2021 (19)

2020 (7)

Funding

Current Stage

Public Company

Total Funding

$100M

2010-03-24IPO

2009-08-31Series Unknown· $50M

2003-02-07Series E· $50M

Leadership Team

Michael Weening

President and CEO, Member of the Board

Cory Sindelar

Chief Financial Officer

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