Staff Engineer: Cloud Platform Engineering

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.

This is a remote based position in the US. 

We, the Cloud Platform Engineering team at Calix, are responsible for the Platforms, Tools, and CI/CD pipelines at Calix. Our mission is to enable Calix engineers to accelerate the delivery of world-class products while ensuring high availability. 

 
As a Staff Cloud Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and maintaining our cloud infrastructure (GCP) with a strong focus on IaC (Terraform), Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) and automation frameworks. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure our cloud environments are scalable, secure, and efficient. Your expertise in Cloud automation tools will be critical in driving our continuous delivery and deployment strategies. 

Key Responsibilities:  

•  Design, implement, and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, Terragrunt. 
• Design and implement solutions in container orchestration with Kubernetes (k8s). 
• Provisioning, implementing and supporting GCP technology stack services including computer engine, cloud storage, Kubernetes engine, Cloud functions, and more. 
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to establish best practices for CI/CD and GitOps workflows. 
• Build and enhance automation frameworks to streamline cloud operations and improve efficiency. 
• Monitor and optimize cloud infrastructure for performance, scalability, and cost-effectiveness. 
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to cloud infrastructure, deployments, and automation. 
• Stay up to date with the latest trends and technologies in cloud computing, IaC, and GitOps. 
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement. 

  

Qualifications:  

•  Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience). 
• 7+ years of experience in cloud engineering, with a strong focus on IaC and Kubernetes engine. 
• Deep understanding of Google cloud platform. 
• Experience with CI/CD tools and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform/Terra Grunt. 
• Hands-on experience with automation frameworks and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash). 
• Strong knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes). 
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. 
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. 

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Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience with multi-cloud environments and hybrid cloud solutions. 
• Knowledge of security best practices in cloud infrastructure and