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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 via Calix 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.
ROLE OVERVIEW
We are seeking a Staff Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to lead our global platform reliability and drive our next-generation observability strategy on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). In this role, you will leverage Grafana Labs' complete telemetry stack and AIOps methodologies to build intelligent, self-healing infrastructure. You will bring deep expertise in scaling enterprise-grade Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) topologies, managing high-throughput Kafka event streams, and maintaining high-performance PostgreSQL, AlloyDB, and BigQuery ecosystems at massive scale. Crucially, you will provide deep technical leadership across the entire networking stack, diagnosing complex issues from physical-layer transport up to application-layer protocols.
This position is 100% fully remote. You can work from anywhere in the United States or Canada with a reliable internet connection, collaborating with a distributed engineering organization across multiple time zones.
Key Responsibilities:
- Full-Stack Network Architecture: Architect, optimize, and troubleshoot complex networking infrastructure spanning Layer 1 through Layer 7, ensuring low-latency data transport, secure edge routing, and seamless service mesh integration.
- Grafana Stack Architecture: Design, scale, and optimize our unified observability platform using the Grafana Labs suite (Grafana, Mimir, Loki, Tempo, and Beyla).
- AIOps & Intelligent Alerting: Deploy machine learning models and automated anomaly detection to cut through telemetry noise, reduce alert fatigue, and predict network or data pipeline bottlenecks.
- GKE Platform Engineering: Drive the architecture, scaling, security, and networking of production Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) clusters.
- Data & Event Streaming Reliability: Tune, and maintain high-throughput Apache Kafka clusters to guarantee low-latency event delivery and high availability.
- Large-Scale Database Management: Ensure the performance, scalability, and disaster recovery readiness of our transactional and analytical data tiers across PostgreSQL, AlloyDB, and BigQuery.
- Automated Incident Response: Integrate AIOps insights with Grafana workflows to automate triage, accelerate root-cause analysis, and trigger auto-remediation scripts.
- Technical Leadership: Champion the long-term technical roadmap for distributed infrastructure engineering and GCP cloud-native observability standards.
- Mentorship: Coach senior and junior engineers on advanced debugging techniques, distributed systems thinking, and intelligent operations across a distributed workforce.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Location/Work Style: Proven track record of high autonomy and successful delivery in a 100% remote engineering environment.
- Experience: 8+ years in SRE, Production Engineering, or Distributed Systems infrastructure roles.
- Networking Expertise (L1-L7): Deep technical knowledge and debugging mastery across all OSI layers, including:
- L1-L3: Physical/fiber infrastructure awareness, switching, and advanced routing protocols (BGP, OSPF).
- L4: Transport layer tuning (TCP congestion control algorithms, UDP, QUIC).
- L5-L7: Session management, TLS termination, DNS architecture, and advanced application protocols (HTTP/3, gRPC).
- Orchestration & Containerization: Expert-level mastery of Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) internals, custom controllers, multi-cluster networking, and GitOps workflows.
- Data Infrastructure: Proven track record managing high-throughput Apache Kafka pipelines and large-scale data environments across PostgreSQL, AlloyDB, and BigQuery.
- Grafana Ecosystem: Deep, hands-on experience deploying and managing Grafana Enterprise/Cloud, Prometheus/Mimir, Loki, and Tempo at scale.
- AIOps Implementation: Track record applying AI/ML techniques for time-series anomaly detection, log clustering, and correlation (e.g., Grafana Adaptive Metrics, BigPanda).
- Infrastructure as Code: Advanced, production-scale expertise utilizing HashiCorp Terraform exclusively to provision and manage multi-region GCP cloud architectures.
- Programming: High proficiency in Go and Python for building custom infrastructure tooling, Kubernetes operators, and data integration scripts.
PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES
- Remote Communicator: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with an emphasis on creating clear documentation for asynchronous alignment.
- GCP Expert: Deep knowledge of Google Cloud architectural best practices, Cloud SDN, Cloud Armor, Interconnect, Identity and Access Management (IAM), and cost optimization.
- Systems Thinker: Deep understanding of Linux internals, eBPF-based monitoring, kernel-level networking, and packet analysis tools (Wireshark, tcpdump).
COMPENSATION
- 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 US
PLEASE NOTE: All emails from Calix will come from a '@calix.com' email address. Please verify and confirm any communication from Calix prior to disclosing any personal or financial information. If you receive a communication that you think may not be from Calix, please report it to us at talentandculture@calix.com.
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 via Calix 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-generation change in the broadband industry. Join us as we innovate, help our customers reach their potential, and connect underserved communities with unrivaled digital experiences.
If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application process please:
- Email us at calix.interview@calix.com; or
- Call us at +1 (408) 514-3000.
Calix is a Drug Free Workplace.
INTRODUCTION
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 via Calix 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.
ROLE OVERVIEW
We are seeking a Staff Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to lead our global platform reliability and drive our next-generation observability strategy on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). In this role, you will leverage Grafana Labs' complete telemetry stack and AIOps methodologies to build intelligent, self-healing infrastructure. You will bring deep expertise in scaling enterprise-grade Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) topologies, managing high-throughput Kafka event streams, and maintaining high-performance PostgreSQL, AlloyDB, and BigQuery ecosystems at massive scale. Crucially, you will provide deep technical leadership across the entire networking stack, diagnosing complex issues from physical-layer transport up to application-layer protocols.
This position is 100% fully remote. You can work from anywhere in the United States or Canada with a reliable internet connection, collaborating with a distributed engineering organization across multiple time zones.
Key Responsibilities:
- Full-Stack Network Architecture: Architect, optimize, and troubleshoot complex networking infrastructure spanning Layer 1 through Layer 7, ensuring low-latency data transport, secure edge routing, and seamless service mesh integration.
- Grafana Stack Architecture: Design, scale, and optimize our unified observability platform using the Grafana Labs suite (Grafana, Mimir, Loki, Tempo, and Beyla).
- AIOps & Intelligent Alerting: Deploy machine learning models and automated anomaly detection to cut through telemetry noise, reduce alert fatigue, and predict network or data pipeline bottlenecks.
- GKE Platform Engineering: Drive the architecture, scaling, security, and networking of production Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) clusters.
- Data & Event Streaming Reliability: Tune, and maintain high-throughput Apache Kafka clusters to guarantee low-latency event delivery and high availability.
- Large-Scale Database Management: Ensure the performance, scalability, and disaster recovery readiness of our transactional and analytical data tiers across PostgreSQL, AlloyDB, and BigQuery.
- Automated Incident Response: Integrate AIOps insights with Grafana workflows to automate triage, accelerate root-cause analysis, and trigger auto-remediation scripts.
- Technical Leadership: Champion the long-term technical roadmap for distributed infrastructure engineering and GCP cloud-native observability standards.
- Mentorship: Coach senior and junior engineers on advanced debugging techniques, distributed systems thinking, and intelligent operations across a distributed workforce.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Location/Work Style: Proven track record of high autonomy and successful delivery in a 100% remote engineering environment.
- Experience: 8+ years in SRE, Production Engineering, or Distributed Systems infrastructure roles.
- Networking Expertise (L1-L7): Deep technical knowledge and debugging mastery across all OSI layers, including:
- L1-L3: Physical/fiber infrastructure awareness, switching, and advanced routing protocols (BGP, OSPF).
- L4: Transport layer tuning (TCP congestion control algorithms, UDP, QUIC).
- L5-L7: Session management, TLS termination, DNS architecture, and advanced application protocols (HTTP/3, gRPC).
- Orchestration & Containerization: Expert-level mastery of Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) internals, custom controllers, multi-cluster networking, and GitOps workflows.
- Data Infrastructure: Proven track record managing high-throughput Apache Kafka pipelines and large-scale data environments across PostgreSQL, AlloyDB, and BigQuery.
- Grafana Ecosystem: Deep, hands-on experience deploying and managing Grafana Enterprise/Cloud, Prometheus/Mimir, Loki, and Tempo at scale.
- AIOps Implementation: Track record applying AI/ML techniques for time-series anomaly detection, log clustering, and correlation (e.g., Grafana Adaptive Metrics, BigPanda).
- Infrastructure as Code: Advanced, production-scale expertise utilizing HashiCorp Terraform exclusively to provision and manage multi-region GCP cloud architectures.
- Programming: High proficiency in Go and Python for building custom infrastructure tooling, Kubernetes operators, and data integration scripts.
PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES
- Remote Communicator: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with an emphasis on creating clear documentation for asynchronous alignment.
- GCP Expert: Deep knowledge of Google Cloud architectural best practices, Cloud SDN, Cloud Armor, Interconnect, Identity and Access Management (IAM), and cost optimization.
- Systems Thinker: Deep understanding of Linux internals, eBPF-based monitoring, kernel-level networking, and packet analysis tools (Wireshark, tcpdump).
COMPENSATION
- 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 US
PLEASE NOTE: All emails from Calix will come from a '@calix.com' email address. Please verify and confirm any communication from Calix prior to disclosing any personal or financial information. If you receive a communication that you think may not be from Calix, please report it to us at talentandculture@calix.com.
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 via Calix 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-generation change in the broadband industry. Join us as we innovate, help our customers reach their potential, and connect underserved communities with unrivaled digital experiences.
If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application process please:
- Email us at calix.interview@calix.com; or
- Call us at +1 (408) 514-3000.
Calix is a Drug Free Workplace.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Sre Engineer
Target companies with H-1B filing history
Employers who have sponsored SRE roles before are far more likely to do it again. Check DOL LCA disclosure data to confirm a company has filed for this specific job title before applying.
Frame your degree in systems or software terms
SRE is a specialty occupation, so your degree field matters. Computer science, computer engineering, and information systems are the strongest fits. Unrelated degrees require strong experience alignment to compensate.
Highlight on-call and incident response experience
Sponsoring employers want evidence you can own production reliability independently. Concrete SLI, SLO, and postmortem experience signals you are ready for the role without a ramp-up period.
Get an LCA timeline from your employer early
The Labor Condition Application must be certified by the DOL before your H-1B petition is filed. Ask your employer's immigration counsel for an expected LCA timeline at the offer stage.
Understand the H-1B lottery if you are cap-subject
Most SRE roles at commercial employers are cap-subject. If you miss the lottery, explore cap-exempt employers such as universities and nonprofit research institutions that hire SREs for infrastructure roles.
Use Migrate Mate to filter for verified sponsoring employers
Not every company that posts an SRE role will sponsor. Migrate Mate surfaces positions from employers with active sponsorship history, saving you the research and avoiding wasted applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SRE Engineer a qualifying specialty occupation for the H-1B visa?
Yes. SRE Engineer qualifies as a specialty occupation because the role requires at minimum a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, information systems, or a closely related technical field. USCIS has consistently approved H-1B visa petitions for SRE titles at companies where job duties center on distributed systems, reliability engineering, and infrastructure automation.
What degree do I need for an employer to sponsor my SRE Engineer H-1B?
A bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, or information systems is the standard requirement. Some employers accept degrees in mathematics or electrical engineering if your coursework or work history is systems-focused. Unrelated degrees are harder to support, though three years of qualifying work experience can substitute for each year of missing education under USCIS rules.
How high are H-1B approval rates for SRE Engineer petitions?
SRE roles at established tech employers see strong approval rates, generally in line with software engineering petitions. Companies with mature immigration programs and experienced counsel tend to file petitions with detailed job duty descriptions that meet USCIS's specialty occupation standard, which reduces the risk of a Request for Evidence. Cap-exempt employers filing outside the lottery face even fewer obstacles.
Can I find SRE Engineer jobs with visa sponsorship on Migrate Mate?
Yes. Migrate Mate is designed specifically for candidates who need sponsorship, so listings are filtered to employers with documented H-1B filing history. You can browse SRE roles without sifting through postings from companies that don't sponsor, which is the most common time sink in a sponsored job search.
What happens to my H-1B status if my SRE employer does layoffs?
You have a 60-day grace period from the date your employment ends to find a new employer willing to file an H-1B transfer petition, change to another valid status, or leave the country. The new employer can file a transfer petition using the cap-exemption since you were already counted against the cap, so you don't re-enter the lottery.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Sre Engineer jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.