Senior Systems Engineer, Technical Support

Calix; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 172,500; Full time

Job summary

Calix is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer in the San Francisco Bay Area to deliver advanced escalation support for CalixOne and cloud-connected Wi-Fi premises solutions. The role requires working Pacific Time Zone hours and collaborating across teams to resolve complex technical issues with urgency.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in technical support, strong networking and cloud expertise, and excellent communication skills for executive conversations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of technical support and/or escalation support experience in Networking or SaaS
• Ability to work Pacific Time Zone hours or reside in PTZ
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Engineer with customer-centric mindset and collaboration
• Excellent verbal and written communication, concise for executive audiences
• Self-starter with initiative and willingness to learn continuously
• BS/MS EE or CS or equivalent
• Focus on cloud-based client/server architecture with remotely connected devices

Responsibilities

• Provide escalation support via phone, web, or on-site with data-centric objectives
• Own and drive complex technical product issues with urgency
• Create technical documentation for internal and external audiences
• Coordinate cross-functionally with internal teams, including executives
• Complete quarterly training on new features and tech enhancements
• Explain situations using data insights and recommend improvements
• Handle multiple issues and meet aggressive deadlines
• Support CalixOne portfolio and cloud-connected Wi-Fi premises equipment
• Engage with Early Adopter customers for new products/services

Skills

Networking experience

Cloud-based technology

Data-driven decision making

Executive communication

Project management

Scripting (Python/Bash/PHP/Perl)

Linux

Analytical thinking

Customer-centric

Education

BS/MS EE, CS, or equivalent

Tools

Netflow

IPFix

TR-069

REST/HTTP/JSON

SQL

L2/L3 networking

VLANs/QoS/DSCP

Linux

Job description

The Calix platform enables Communication Service Providers (CSPs) of all sizes to transform and future-proof their businesses. Through real-time data, automation, and actionable insights delivered viaCalix One— our cloud-first, AI-powered platform — CSPs can simplify operations, collapse cost, and accelerate innovation. Calix One brings together the automation of everything and the experience of one, empowering customers to deliver differentiated subscriber experiences while driving acquisition, loyalty, and revenue growth. This is the Calix mission: to enable CSPs of all sizes to simplify, innovate, and grow, strengthening both their businesses and the communities they serve.

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.

Calix is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to deliver advanced technical escalation support for customers leveraging CalixOne and our cloud-connected Wi-Fi premises solutions. In this customer-facing role, you will help resolve complex technical issues with urgency, use data-driven insight to guide recommendations, and collaborate across teams to ensure an exceptional customer experience. To best support customer needs, we are looking for talent based in the Pacific Time Zone or able to consistently work Pacific Time Zone hours.

Responsibilities

• This position will provide escalation support via the telephone, web or at the customer site with specific data centric objectives based off product responsibilities.
• The candidate must be able to take ownership in driving and solving customer technical product issues with urgency and effectively operate independently and collaborate with team members as the situation requires.
• The candidate will be responsible for creating technical documentation to aid in knowledge sharing for both internal and external audiences
• Provide customer perspective cross functionally across internal teams, including Executive level
• Complete training deliverables on a quarterly basis to ensure you are up to speed on the latest feature and technology enhancements.
• Use data and insight to explain a situation, make informed decisions and provide recommendations for improvement.
• The ideal candidate must be able to excel in a fast-paced environment, to manage multiple customer issues/projects simultaneously, provide quick yet thorough responses and meet aggressive deadlines.
• Focusing on our CalixOne portfolio, this position will be working with our Cloud and Cloud-Connected Wi-Fi Premises equipment.
• Work with cutting edge hardware and software by supporting our Early Adopter customers for new products and services.

Qualifications

• We are seeking an extremely self-motivated, autonomous individual with a proven track record in providing a high level of technical support.
• Ability to work Pacific Time Zone hours, or reside in the Pacific Time Zone, to effectively support customer needs
• 5+ years of technical support and/or escalation support experience, with background in Networking or Software as a Service (Saas) Applications
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills are a must
• Ability to use data and insight to explain a situation and make informed decisions and recommendations for improvement
• This role requires an engineer who is relentlessly customer-centric, a problem-solver, and a strong collaborator
• Strong cultural fit, valuing teamwork, shared success while constantly striving to better yourself for the collective impact to the team
• Exceptional oral & written communications skills, with ability to be concise and effective
• Measured and mature presentation skills suitable for Executive level conversations
• Strong interpersonal skills are crucial, including self-awareness and relationship building/maintenance
• Strong technical account management, customer service and project management skills
• Strong initiative, being a self-starter is key for success in this role.
• Constantly seeking to learn more, technically and professionally, and coachable with a passion for knowledge
• BS/MS EE, CS, or equivalent study activity
• Focus/Interest on Cloud-based technology – client/server architecture with remotely connected devices.
• Strong understanding of Netflow, IPFix, TR-069, REST, HTTP, STUN, JSON, SQL
• Understanding of TCP/IP, L2 switching, L3 routing, VLANs, QoS/DSCP
• Understanding of 802.11, DHCP, NAT, DNS, Firewalls, SNMP, IGMP & IPTV, Scripting (Python / Bash / PHP / Perl / CGI), Linux

San Francisco Bay Area

115,000 - 172,500 USD Annual

Select US Metros And States

100,000 - 150,000 USD Annual

Other US Locations:

90,000 - 135,000 USD Annual

As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for a bonus. For information on our benefits click here.