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.

We are looking for a dynamic, curious, motivated, and self-starting Senior Solutions/Sales Engineer (SSE) to join our growing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for pre-sales technical engagements with our customers and prospects to represent the Calix Intelligent Access and/or Revenue Edge product portfolio and solutions. The SSE is expected to learn the Calix value proposition, deliver compelling presentations, demonstrate product capabilities, and design comprehensive network solutions to meet customer requirements.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Position and sell award-winning networking products and solutions
Assist in the preparation of RFP’s and customer inquiries
Deliver technical sales-oriented presentations to customers technical staff and senior management
Understand business requirements involved with technical account strategy
Assist customers and resellers in configuring and testing products and networks in lab and field trials
Provide leadership and guide customers on technical and operational issues within areas of expertise
Work with customers to design and architect network solutions to their applications needs
Deep understanding of the product portfolio to apply the best solutions
Influence decisions and adept at simplifying our Calix technology concepts
Thought leader and influencer who is fluent in Calix technologies
Mentor and guide Calix colleagues and partners
Research and stay up to date on the most recent industry standards and trends

Qualifications:

BSEE/BSCS desired
Travel expectations: In region travel up to 50% on average required to support customer engagements
Strong technical familiarity with Layer 2 and Layer 3 Access network architectures
Understanding of SaaS and SDN based technologies
Familiarity with fiber and copper-based Access systems
Experience with WAN services, PON and Ethernet based architectures
Knowledge with various routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, IS-IS) and transport functions (L2/3 VPN)
Ability to troubleshoot complex issues related to L2/L3 deployment architectures and methodologies
Experience partnering with cross-functional teams on continuous improvement in product, education, training, testing methods, and demos
BS in Computer Science or Engineering preferred.
Industry certifications preferred but not required.
Must have a valid drivers license

Location:

Remote-based position located in Arkansas.

## LI-Remote

Compensation will vary based on geographical location (see below) within the United States. Individual pay is determined by the candidates location of residence and multiple factors, including job-related skills, experience, and education.

For more information on our benefits click here.

There are different ranges applied to specific locations. The average base pay range (or OTE range for sales) in the U.S. for the position is listed below.

San Francisco Bay Area Only:

191,000.00 - 287,000.00 USD Annual

National Major Cities plus, CA, CO, NY Metro area:

166,000.00 - 249,000.00 USD Annual

Regional plus NY:

150,000.00 - 225,000.00 USD Annual