Job Description

Who are we?Equinix is the world\xe2\x80\x99s digital infrastructure company\xc2\xae, operating over 250 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.Senior Staff Engineer, Product SoftwareJob SummaryAnalyzes business requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints. Designs software systems.ResponsibilitiesWork in a globally distributed development team on Hybrid Multi-cloud Networking open-source software.Cultivate Equinix\xe2\x80\x99s open-source presence and reputation in open-source organizations, standards bodies and more like Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF), Linux Foundation, etc. Interact with stakeholder(s) to understand and document the product feature(s).Provides a level of effort (LOE) for the product backlog. Work with technical project managers and product management teams to define a schedule.Assist in the analysis & evaluation of new technologies to meet the demand for product roadmap and technology platform goalsHelp in the evaluation and recommendation of appropriate technologies for product features and platformAdvocate and follow best design and development practices adhering to Engineering standardsPrioritizing and parallelizing the tasks in hand and dealing with ad-hoc requestsQualifications5+ years of experience or related experience in designing and building highly redundant network infrastructure for campus networks with an emphasis on IPv4 and IPv6, IP Routing, RIB/FIB, BGP and PBR, IP and BGP routing to CSPs, Zero Trust, SDN and Cloud Networking5+ years of experience or related experience applying network and security principles within a cloud infrastructure deployment. Demonstrated experience in secure transport methods (SSH, TLS, IPSEC, Wireguard), IAM, VPCs and connectivity such as IaaS peering and VPN solutionsA deep understanding of OSI Layer and its applicationStrong track record of delivering resilient network systems and services with a focus on delivering amazing experiences for end usersStrong hands-on technical skills. Can drill deep into the complex network system design and implementation when needed. Familiarity with APIs and designing solutions to leverage interfaces to build network automation or capabilities such as dashboarding or monitoringComfortable programming in languages such as Go, Python, C/C++, Rust, is ideal.DevOps mindset to improve CICD using GitHub Actions and review DORA metrics to improve processesEquinix 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.The United States targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:San Francisco, CA / Bay Area: $143,000 to $235,000 per yearCalifornia (Non-SF/Bay Area), Connecticut, Maryland, New York, New Jersey, Washington state: $137,000 to $225,000 per yearColorado, Nevada, Rhode Island: $124,000 to $204,000 per yearOur 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\xe2\x80\x99s success. Details about our company benefits can be found at the following link: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 .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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