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Role Description

Calix is seeking a highly motivated and strategic Solution Architect to innovate in CRM, ERP, and Data Science. Join our dynamic team, driving technological excellence. You’ll partner with business teams and collaborate with Salesforce, Analytics, and Oracle development teams. Design solutions, construct business requirements, and enhance processes for transformative business outcomes.

• Lead comprehensive analysis of business requirements and translate them into scalable, efficient, and secure solutions.
• Design and architect solutions that align with organizational objectives while adhering to established architectural standards.
• Define migration strategies from current to future state, providing clear roadmaps for system evolution.
• Develop robust AI architectures that seamlessly integrate advanced AI tools with enterprise systems.
• Assess AI platforms, APIs, and cloud services for scalability, security, and performance; recommend best-fit solutions through technical evaluations.
• Partner with architecture specialists, project managers, QA teams, and documentation teams to ensure alignment, quality assurance, and successful adoption.
• Identify and proactively mitigate risks associated with architectural decisions to ensure reliability and compliance.
• Drive early engagement in AI projects to align with organizational goals and maximize ROI.
• Support training and documentation efforts to ensure seamless knowledge sharing and user adoption.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in designing, developing, and delivering IT applications and systems.
• Skilled in aligning business objectives with IT capabilities through effective analysis and solution design.
• Strong communication skills for translating technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven ability to develop strategies for maintaining solutions in live production environments.
• Expertise in risk identification and mitigation.
• Solid understanding of key business processes: Quote-to-Cash, Renewals, Subscription Analytics, Account/Contact Management.
• Proficient in enterprise applications: CRM, ERP, Finance, HR-IS, and Product Data Management (PDM).
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms: Salesforce (Sales, Service, Community Clouds), Oracle ERP & SCM Cloud, Snowflake, and Power BI.
• Quick to learn and apply emerging technologies to meet evolving business needs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for resolving complex planning challenges.
• Familiarity with AI tools and practical applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven experience in designing and implementing enterprise architecture solutions, including large-scale AI deployments.
• Strong familiarity with AI governance frameworks and strategies for risk identification and mitigation.
• Ability to articulate complex AI concepts and translate them into actionable business outcomes.
• Deep expertise in Generative AI technologies, including Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems, and prompt engineering techniques.

Requirements

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.

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: 124,200 - 186,300 USD Annual
• Select US Metros and States: 108,000 - 162,000 USD Annual
• Other US Locations: 97,200 - 145,800 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.