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Job Summary

As a Staff Engineer for Equinix Fabric, you will contribute to building a fully programmable, self-service Connectivity-as-a-Service (CaaS) platform that underpins critical global connectivity. You will write production-quality code, participate in architectural discussions, and help raise the technical bar across your team.

We are looking for a senior technical contributor who combines deep hands-on engineering skills with solid systems thinking. You will own the technical lifecycle of product features end-to-end, collaborate closely with engineers and architects, and mentor junior colleagues. You are comfortable diving into root-cause analysis, communicating clearly across teams, and continuously expanding your technical knowledge.

Responsibilities

System Design

• Contribute to the design and implementation of high-throughput, low-latency distributed systems. Apply SOLID principles and clean architecture patterns, working collaboratively with architects on technical direction for Equinix Fabric

Feature Ownership

• Own multiple product features from design through delivery. Understand customer use cases, dive deep to resolve root causes, and ensure your work meets the SLA demands of Equinix Fabric’s global partner base

API & Integration

• Help define and maintain API contracts (OpenAPI/Swagger) and Northbound/Southbound interfaces, ensuring reliable integration between Equinix and cloud partners including AWS, Azure, and GCP.

Mentorship & Code Quality

• Mentor junior engineers through code reviews and knowledge sharing. Actively contribute to a culture of technical excellence within your squad

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Communicate clearly with product teams and internal stakeholders as they adopt new platform capabilities. Translate feature requirements into solid technical design and working code

Qualifications

Experience

• 5+ years of software development experience with demonstrated ownership of large-scale distributed systems

• Experience contributing in a senior individual contributor or technical lead capacity is a plus

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field — or equivalent practical experience

Networking & Infrastructure

• Solid understanding of the OSI model and its application in management and control plane software

• Familiarity with cloud networking concepts and Virtual Network Functions (VNF)

• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes (K8s) and Docker in a containerized microservices environment

Distributed Systems & Data

• Working experience with high-throughput messaging systems such as Apache Kafka

• Practical knowledge of RDBMS and NoSQL/TSDB technologies, with understanding of consistency and availability trade-offs

API & Connectivity

• Proficiency in REST API design and OpenAPI/Swagger specification

Soft Skills

• Clear, concise communication — able to translate requirements into design decisions and working code

• Collaborative mindset and intellectual curiosity

• Track record of seeing technical problems through to resolution

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

United States - Redwood City Office GHQ : 142,000 - 212,000 USD / Annual

United States - Dallas Infomart Office DAI : 118,000 - 176,000 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. 

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