Staff Engineer, Product Software

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Job Summary

About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Staff Engineer to join a team responsible for maintaining and evolving our Kubernetes-based infrastructure across both on-premises and AWS environments. This is a hands-on, mid-level engineering role with significant ownership and impact on platform reliability and scalability.
You will work closely with Principal Engineers and internal customers to design, build, and maintain Kubernetes environments tailored to business needs, while ensuring operational excellence of the platform.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate Kubernetes-based infrastructure across on-prem and AWS environments

• Work with Principal Engineers and internal customers to gather requirements and design Kubernetes-based solutions

• Provision, configure, and manage Kubernetes clusters with a focus on performance, scalability, and reliability

• Perform ongoing infrastructure maintenance, including:

  • Operating System updates and patching

  • Kubernetes upgrades and lifecycle management

  • Supporting software updates across the platform stack

• Monitor platform health and proactively improve system stability and efficiency

• Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure and platform issues

• Contribute to automation, tooling, and infrastructure-as-code initiatives

• Participation in team on-call rotations

Qualifications

Required

• Solid hands-on experience with Kubernetes (cluster operations, upgrades, troubleshooting) – RKE1/2, CAPI

• Experience with AWS or similar cloud platforms

• Working knowledge of Golang and Python

• Experience using GitHub for code and collaboration

• Hands-on experience with GitHub Actions for CI/CD and automation

• Experience managing infrastructure maintenance, patching, and upgrades

• Ability to work with stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions

• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive engineering mindset

Nice to Have

• Experience with hybrid infrastructure (on-prem + cloud)

• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation)

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices

• Knowledge of Kubernetes networking, security, and observability tooling

• Experience with Kyverno policies for Kubernetes governance and compliance

• Familiarity with Backstage (developer portal/platform engineering tooling)

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

United States - CA Bay Area : 142,000 - 212,000 USD / Annual

United States - CA Non-Bay Area, AK, CT, DC, IL, MD, MA, NJ, NY, VA, WA : 130,000 - 194,000 USD / Annual

United States - Other posted locations not specifically listed : 118,000 - 176,000 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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This posting is for a backfill position, meaning it is to fill an existing vacancy within our organization.