Senior Director, Head of Engineering - Developer Experience

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

The Sr. Director, SW Development Eng directs and controls one or more functional areas, divisions, or groups, and has overall responsibility for the successful operation of the assigned areas through simultaneous initiatives. Is a People Manager, involved in performance evaluations and pay increase recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Owns overall accountability to execution of roadmap and business impact by directing the strategic vision and aligning with the company's objectives and goals
• Fosters and promotes high engagement, performance and collaboration while providing strategic direction across several teams. Recognized as an influential leader that helps facilitate quick decision making
• Interacts internally and externally with executive level management, requiring negotiation of extremely critical matters. Influences policy making

Execution

• Sets strategic vision for the organization that is aligned with the company's vision
• Sets clear priorities and funds them appropriately
• Facilitates quick decision making
• Owns overall accountability to execution of the roadmap and business impact

People Management

• Earns the trust of the team
• Hires and develops leaders
• Provides leadership and direction to the team, through senior managers and/or directors
• Is accountable for the performance and results of direct reports/a larger or multiple teams, and/or a global function
• Fosters and promotes high engagement, performance and collaboration while providing strategic direction across several local and remote teams
• Designs a resilient and scalable organization
• Models the Equinix Culture and Values

Stakeholder Management

• Drives and influences executive decision making
• Influences and collaborates with multiple stakeholders of multiple portfolios and projects to ensure alignment, communication and the execution of strategies across the board
• Influences and collaborates with multiple stakeholders to define and implement processes for product and organizational changes globally

Technical Competence

• Provides technical thought leadership
• Knows when to dive deep into technical details and ensures timely responses to issues
• Maintains a firm grasp on operational excellence metrics and ensures healthy KPIs

Leadership

• Earns the trust of direct reports and stakeholders
• Insists on high standards and leads by example
• Rewards creation of customer and business value
• Seeks diverse perspectives and exercises good judgement in decision making
• Rewards innovation and simplification
• Excellent communicator at ease in technical and business settings
• Actively drives adoption of industry best practices
• Partners in crafting business case and ROI decisions
• Change agent who defies status quo and strives to make culture, process and technology better in the organization and beyond

Qualifications

• Typically requires a minimum of 15 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 12 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 8 years experience; or equivalent experience

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

United States - Dallas Infomart Office DAI : 230,000 - 346,000 USD / Annual

United States - Redwood City Office GHQ : 250,000 - 374,000 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.

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

Job ID: Equinix-1489316248

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-09-05T18:38:01