Calix

Staff Software Engineer, AI/ML

Calix$136K — $265K *
US-Anywhere
+ 2 other locationsRemote
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in software development with AI/ML projects experience.
  • Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, AI/ML, or related field.
  • Hands-on development experience with AI agent frameworks like Google ADK, LangChain, or similar.
  • Strong programming skills in Go, Rust, or Python; PL/SQL or Java is a plus.
  • Familiarity with LLM integration, prompt engineering, and multi-agent workflows.
  • Knowledge of vector databases, embeddings, and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG).
  • Understanding of Generative AI, NLP, and reinforcement learning concepts.

Responsibilities

  • Design and build AI agents for perception, reasoning, and autonomous action.
  • Integrate agents with existing external systems using REST APIs and cloud platforms.
  • Implement best practices for performance, scalability, and security in multi-agent environments.
  • Collaborate with product managers and data scientists to align agent capabilities with business needs.
  • Explore emerging technologies in Generative AI and multi-agent frameworks.

Benefits

  • Be part of a team driving AI innovation in telecom and cloud solutions.
  • Work on cutting-edge projects impacting millions of users.
  • Enjoy a collaborative culture with opportunities for continuous learning and growth.
Full Job Description
We are looking for a passionate and skilled AI Agent Development Engineer to join our team and build intelligent, autonomous agents that transform workflows and customer experiences. This is a hands-on role requiring strong technical expertise in AI agent frameworks and integration with enterprise systems.

This is a remote-based position located in the United States or Canada. Please note that as part of the recruitment and hiring process, there is an in-person meeting that will take place.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design & Build AI Agents: Develop and deploy agents capable of perception, reasoning, and autonomous action.
  • Integration: Integrate agents with existing external systems using REST APIs, microservices, and cloud platforms.
  • Optimization: Implement best practices for performance, scalability, and security in multi-agent environments.
  • Collaboration: Work with product managers and data scientists to align agent capabilities with business needs.
  • Innovation: Explore emerging technologies in Generative AI, LLM orchestration, and multi-agent frameworks.


Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • 10+ years in software development with exposure to AI/ML projects.
  • Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, AI/ML, or related field.
  • Hands-on experience in developing AI agents using frameworks like Google ADK, LangChain, CrewAI, AutoGen, or similar.
  • Strong programming skills in Go, Rust, or Python (experience with PL/SQL or Java is a plus).
  • Familiarity with LLM integration, prompt engineering, and orchestration of multi-agent workflows.
  • Knowledge of vector databases, embeddings, and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG).
  • Understanding of Generative AI, NLP, and reinforcement learning concepts.


Preferred:
  • Experience building custom AI agents for enterprise workflows (e.g., service request triage, summarization, proactive support).
  • Working with agent lifecycle management and AI profiles for model selection and orchestration.
  • Exposure to multi-agent collaboration and autonomous decision-making systems


Why Join Us?
  • Be part of a team driving AI innovation in telecom and cloud solutions.
  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects impacting millions of users.
  • Collaborative culture with continuous learning and growth.
  • Competitive Benefits and Vacation package.


#LI-Remote

The base pay range 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:
156,400 - 265,700 USD Annual

All Other US Locations:

136,000 - 231,000 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.

About Calix

Calix is a global provider of cloud and software platforms, systems, and services required to deliver the unified access network and smart premises of tomorrow. The company's platforms and services help service providers and their subscribers to connect, communicate, and collaborate. Calix's solutions include fiber and copper access systems, software platforms, and cloud and premises-based services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.
Learn more about Calix
Size
954 employees
Market Cap
$4.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$33.4 million
Founded
1999
5 Year Trend
+8.2%
Revenue
$541.2 million
NASDAQ

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