Distinguished Engineer

Who are we?

Equinix is the world's digital infrastructure company®, operating over 260 data centers across the globe. Digital leaders harness Equinix's trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places, partners and possibilities to scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value, while supporting their sustainability goals.

Our culture is based on collaboration and the growth and development of our teams. We hire hardworking people who thrive on solving challenging problems and give them opportunities to hone new skills and try new approaches, as we grow our product portfolio with new software and network architecture solutions. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success.

Job Summary

As a Distinguished Engineer within the Infrastructure Products & Services organization this role will lead the engineering vision for operational excellence, focusing on full stack software architecture and infrastructure, and boosting engineering maturity and productivity across all our applications and platforms. This pivotal role demands a visionary with an extensive background in large-scale systems, expert knowledge in DevOps, and a zeal for designing, building and managing robust, scalable, and efficient on-prem and cloud infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Exemplify technical excellence, encouraging a culture of quality, continuous improvement, innovation and transparency
• Lead the adoption of state-of-the-art technologies and methodologies, enhancing our capabilities in DevOps and infrastructure management
• Champion innovation in developer productivity, leading the vision and inspiring our teams building our internal developer platform and experience
• In partnership with the GMPO Product Engineering teams, CDIO, and GDC, define and refine Equinix's full stack software development practices, ensuring architectural coherence and scalability that align with our strategic growth initiatives
• In partnership with the Office of the CISO and the Global Infrastructure team, lead the identification, assessment, and prioritization of risks across software development, operational processes, and application infrastructure. Develop and implement comprehensive risk mitigation strategies, ensuring the timely correction of identified risks and the establishment of preventive measures to safeguard against future threats
• Foster a culture of risk awareness and continuous improvement, collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate risk management practices into the core of Equinix's operations and development lifecycle
• Collaborating with product teams to synchronize architectural frameworks with business goals and product directions.
• Mentor and guide principal and senior principal engineers, promoting an atmosphere of learning and growth
• Enhance Equinix's technical standing through participation in industry forums, conferences, and publications

Qualifications

• Bachelors' degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred
• 15+ years of experience in software engineering
• Significant (5+ years) leadership exposure to architecture, infrastructure, and developer productivity
• Demonstrated success in designing and executing large-scale platforms
• Strong experience in full stack technologies
• Master of devOps practices including automation, containerization, CI/CD, and cloud infrastructure
• Problem solving skills and solid understanding of software engineering principles
• Excellent leadership and communication abilities
• Ability and track record to inspire and lead high performing teams
• Inclusive leadership and influence

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

• San Francisco, CA / Bay Area: $250,000 to $374,000 per year

Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.

This position may be offered in other locations. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

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.

As an employee, you become important to Equinix's success. Details about our company benefits can be found at the following link:

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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.

Client-provided location(s): Flexible / Remote, Redwood City, CA

Job ID: Equinix-2138876056

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-07-24T11:38:29