Skip Navigation or Skip to Content

Staff Engineer, Product Software

  • JR-154812
  • Hybrid
  • Redwood City
  • Product
  • Full time

Who are we?

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet. 
 

A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future.

A place where tech thinkers and future builders turn bold ideas into breakthrough experiences, we welcome your unique perspective. Help us challenge assumptions, uncover bias, and remove barriers—because progress starts with fresh ideas. You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work.

Job Summary
Works with product teams, analysts and other engineers to design systems and application software.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, architecture, and development of scalable, performant, and responsive React.js applications

  • Build and maintain modular, reusable component libraries and frontend tooling strategies that support multiple teams and products

  • Apply advanced engineering practices such as Test-Driven Development (TDD), Domain-Driven Design (DDD), and Object-Oriented JavaScript (OO-JS) to deliver robust Single Page Applications (SPAs)

  • Collaborate with UX designers and product managers to influence design decisions and ensure incremental delivery aligned with agile sprint cycles

  • Own and optimize CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, ensuring seamless integration, testing, and deployment of frontend modules

  • Implement and maintain automated testing frameworks including Jest, Cypress, and Playwright to ensure code quality and reliability

  • Drive performance optimization, accessibility, and security across all frontend applications

  • Lead troubleshooting and resolution of production issues, ensuring minimal downtime and long-term stability

  • Mentor and guide engineers across teams, fostering a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and continuous learning

  • Collaborate cross-functionally with backend engineers, product teams, and stakeholders to deliver cohesive, high-impact solutions

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of professional experience in frontend engineering, with a strong track record of delivering enterprise-grade web applications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering

  • Expert-level proficiency in React.js and its ecosystem (React Router, Hooks, Babel, Webpack, etc.)

  • Advanced knowledge of TypeScript, ES6+, and modern frontend testing frameworks (Jest, Cypress, Playwright)

  • Strong experience with frontend architecture including mono-repos, micro-frontends, and modular design principles

  • Proficient in HTML5, CSS3 (including Flexbox and Grid), and CSS pre-processors like SASS/LESS

  • Familiarity with RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and asynchronous data handling patterns

  • Experience integrating AI-powered development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cline) to enhance productivity and code quality

  • Solid understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices

  • Bonus: Experience with backend technologies such as Java, Spring Boot, Maven, and JUnit

  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to break down complex features into manageable development tasks and drive execution

  • Proficiency in Node.js, including building and maintaining backend services, API integrations, and tooling that supports frontend development workflows

The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:

United States - Redwood City Office GHQ : 139,000 - 209,000 USD / Annual

Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location.The pay range shown is based on our compensation structure in place at the time of posting and may be updated periodically based on business needs. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.

The targeted pay range listed reflects the base pay only and does not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Employees are eligible for bonus, and equity may be offered depending on the position.

Equinix Benefits

As an employee, you become important to Equinix’s success. We ensure all your benefits are in line with our core values: competitive, inclusive, sustainable, connected and efficient. We keep them competitive within the current marketplace to ensure we’re providing you with the best package possible. So, wherever you are in your career and life, you’ll be able to enhance your experience and bring your whole self to work.

Employee Assistance Program: An Employee Assistance program is available to all employees.

US Benefits: - Insurance: You may enroll in health, life, disability and voluntary plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members. - Retirement: You and Equinix may contribute to a retirement plan to help you plan for your financial future. - Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays: You will receive an accrued amount of PTO each pay period along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific plan or program terms.

Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability.  If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.

Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law. 

Apply Now

Alert me about jobs like this

Not You?

We have emailed you a code to verify your identity. Please check your spam/junk folder if you don't receive the email in your inbox.

You're now being redirected to the application website

Know someone who would be great for this job? Let them know here!

Fill in your details 

Not You?

We have emailed you a code to verify your identity. Please check your spam/junk folder if you don't receive the email in your inbox.

Thank you

Apply Now

Alert me about jobs like this

Not You?

We have emailed you a code to verify your identity. Please check your spam/junk folder if you don't receive the email in your inbox.

You're now being redirected to the application website