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Job Summary

At Equinix, we believe AI is reshaping the future and the network is the foundation that makes it possible. As Principal Product Manager, you’ll lead the development of our AI networking capabilities on Equinix Fabric, the world's leading digital interconnection product. In this role, you will be responsible for defining the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for a suite of services that enable secure, high-performance, and scalable network connectivity for AI workloads.

The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of networking technologies, a strong background in product management, and hands-on experience working at a major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI, etc.), Networking technology company or AI-native company. You will be a hands-on leader, working closely with engineering, sales, marketing, and cross-functional teams to bring new networking solutions to market and drive business growth.

Responsibilities

• Product Strategy: Define and execute the long-term product vision and strategy for our AI networking services, including market analysis, competitive positioning, and business case development

• Roadmap & Execution: Own the end-to-end product lifecycle, from ideation and requirements gathering to launch, adoption, and end-of-life planning. Prioritize features and initiatives to maximize business value and customer impact

• Technical Leadership: Serve as the subject matter expert for networking technologies, including routing, switching, firewalls, and protocols, as they apply to AI and machine learning workloads. Understand how our services integrate with major public clouds (AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI) and articulate the value proposition to technical and non-technical audiences

• Market & Customer Insight: Conduct in-depth market research, analyze customer needs, and gather user feedback to identify new opportunities and validate product concepts.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with engineering, UX/UI, and program management to translate customer needs into detailed product requirements and user stories. Work with sales, marketing, and field teams to develop go-to-market strategies, training materials, and sales enablement content

• Performance Monitoring: Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of products and inform future decisions

• Thought Leadership: Act as a public advocate for our products through blog posts, conference presentations, and customer meetings

Who You Are

• A transformational product or engineering leader who thrives on driving bold change through data but can act and activate the team without having all the answers

• A global thinker and systems-level strategist who connects vision to execution

Qualifications

• 7+ years of product management or engineering leadership experience in a technology-focused environment at a Hyperscale Cloud Service Provider, Networking technology company or AI-native company, with a significant focus on networking products or services

• Deep technical expertise in networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, BGP, SDN, and network security

• Extensive hands-on experience at a major hyper scale cloud provider (AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI), including a strong understanding of their networking services

• Proven track record of defining and launching successful Networking Services products.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and business audiences

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data to inform product decisions

Why Join Us?

This is a high-impact role where you will be at the forefront of shaping the future of AI and cloud networking for the evolution of Equinix Fabric. You will have the opportunity to work on a portfolio that directly addresses the complex needs of the world’s leading enterprises and AI innovators. If you are a visionary product or engineering leader with a passion for building great networking services, we encourage you to apply.

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

United States - Seattle Office SES : 171,000 - 257,000 USD / Annual

United States - Denver Office DEO : 155,000 - 233,000 USD / Annual

United States - Dallas Infomart Office DAI : 155,000 - 233,000 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.

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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.