Job Title: Senior Data Scientist Company Name: Calix Job Url: https://calix.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/Remote---USA/Senior-Data-Scientist_R-11381?source=LinkedIn Job Description: Calix enables broadband service providers to simplify operations, grow revenue, and deliver exceptional subscriber experiences through Calix Cloud - a cloud-native platform powered by the Intelligence platform, which delivers AI-driven insights across broadband networks, services, and subscriber environments. Role Overview As a Senior Data Scientist focused on Calix Cloud and Intelligence, you will apply advanced analytics and machine learning to broadband access network, service, and subscriber telemetry data. You will work closely with senior data scientists, engineers, and product teams to build models and insights that power network intelligence, service assurance, and subscriber experience analytics within Calix’s cloud platforms. This role is ideal for recent or soon-to-graduate PhD candidates who want to translate research into production-grade AI capabilities embedded directly into Calix Cloud products. Key Responsibilities Calix Cloud - Analytics & AI Analyze and model large-scale broadband telemetry and time-series data used by Calix cloud, including throughput, latency, packet loss, utilization, and device-level metrics, and many more. Develop and validate ML models for Upsell, cross-sell, churn prevention, customer acquisition, anomaly detection, performance forecasting, fault classification, and capacity prediction that drive proactive network insights Build features and models supporting network health scoring, service quality monitoring, and subscriber Quality of Experience (QoE) analytics Apply advanced techniques such as time-series modeling, change-point detection, and probabilistic modeling to real-world broadband data Calix Cloud - Platform & Scale Collaborate with data engineering and platform teams to develop and integrate models into Calix Cloud’s cloud-native analytics pipelines Perform EDA, feature engineering, and data preprocessing for scalable, production pipelines Help scale analytics and ML solutions across millions of access devices, subscriber endpoints, and Wi-Fi environments Design experiments and evaluate the business and operational impact of analytics on network performance and subscriber experience Build scalable ML pipelines and deploy models into production environments. Communication & Product Collaboration Communicate insights clearly to product, engineering, and customer-facing teams via dashboards, reports, and presentations Translate ambiguous product and operational problems into well-defined data science and ML solutions Follow best practices in model lifecycle management, including versioning, validation, and deployment monitoring Required Qualifications & Technical Skills Education PhD (completed or near completion) in Data Science, Computer Science, or related degree. Data Science & Machine Learning Strong foundation in statistics, probability, and linear algebra Experience working with large-scale time-series and telemetry datasets typical of broadband analytics Hands-on experience with ML techniques, including: Regression and classification Clustering and dimensionality reduction Time-series analysis and forecasting Anomaly detection and change-point detection Experience with model evaluation, validation methods, and performance metrics Programming & Data Analysis Strong programming skills in Python and familiarity with ML libraries: NumPy, pandas, SciPy, scikit-learn Strong SQL skills for large-scale data analysis Ability to write clean, maintainable, and testable code Experience with data preprocessing, feature engineering, and exploratory data analysis (EDA) Broadband / Network Data Fundamentals Experience in analyzing broadband network and service telemetry Ability to work with metrics such as latency, throughput, packet loss, utilization, and device-level signals Understanding of noisy, incomplete, and delayed data common in broadband environments Ability to reason about data across devices, subscribers, locations, and time windows Analytical Thinking & Communication Strong problem-solving skills and ability to translate ambiguous product or network problems into analytical solutions Clear written and verbal communication skills Experience presenting insights through charts, dashboards, and reports Preferred Qualifications Experience or research in broadband access networks, subscriber analytics, or network intelligence Familiarity with Calix-relevant broadband technologies such as Fiber (PON), Cable (DOCSIS), and Wi-Fi telemetry Experience with cloud-native data platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and ML deployment frameworks Exposure to MLOps practices, including CI/CD, model monitoring, and lifecycle management Knowledge of real-time analytics, streaming data, or large-scale data ecosystems Publications or applied research in network analytics, anomaly detection, forecasting, or machine learning 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: 110,400 - 177,100 USD Annual Select US Metros and States: 96,000 - 154,000 USD Annual Other US Locations: 86,400 - 138,600 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. Calix delivers a broadband platform and managed services that enable our customers to improve life one community at a time. 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. This is the Calix mission - to enable BSPs of all sizes to Simplify. Innovate. Grow. To learn more, visit the Calix web site at www.calix.com   To learn more about our international job opportunities, please visit our International Careers Page 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. You may access a copy of Calix Candidate Privacy Policy HERE and other Calix Privacy Policies HERE. Read More