Work Mode: WFO / Hybrid / WFH (as decided by reporting manager)
CTC: Best in industry 6LPA to 7LPA max
About Calix
Calix is a leading global cloud and platforms company that powers broadband service providers worldwide. Join the team that is redefining how the world connects
Role: Graduate Trainee – Cloud Test Engineering
Team: Cloud Platforms
What you’ll do
Perform manual functional testing of cloud-native microservices
Simulate real-world data and traffic scenarios
Build internal tools and utilities for cloud services
Automate test cases using Python and contemporary frameworks
Log high-quality defects with clear steps-to-reproduce
Collaborate closely with developers and global QA teams
Participate in test planning, regression, and release smoke testing
Join daily stand-ups and sprint ceremonies with US/India teams
Must-have skills & eligibility
B.E/B.Tech or M.E/M.Tech/MCA (CS/IT/ECE or related streams) – 2024 or 2025 passed out only
Minimum 8.5 CGPA / 10th, 12th and graduation (no active backlogs)
Robust fundamentals in programming, data structures, DBMS & SQL
Solid understanding of SDLC and STLC
Hands-on coding experience in Python (academic projects/internships acceptable)
Excellent analytical & problem-solving skills
Strong written and verbal English communication
Positive to have Exposure to Cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP) concepts
Familiarity with REST APIs and tools like Postman
Experience with Jira, Git, Jenkins or any test automation framework
Contribution to open-source or personal projects on GitHub
Why join Calix as a fresher?
Direct exposure to world-class cloud products used by millions
Mentorship from senior engineers based in US & India
Fast-track growth – most of our freshers move to Senior Engineer role within 18–24 months
Flexible work mode + 5-day work-week + excellent benefits