Senior Associate Software Engineer, Connectivity Platform

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The Opportunity

As a Senior Associate Software Engineer on the Equinix Fabric team, you will contribute to the development of a programmable, self-service Connectivity‑as‑a‑Service (CaaS) platform that supports mission‑critical global connectivity.

This role is ideal for engineers early in their careers who already have hands-on experience building production software and want to grow their skills in distributed systems, cloud integration, and large-scale platforms under the guidance of senior engineers and architects.

The Role

You will work as a hands-on contributor within a collaborative engineering team, implementing features, fixing bugs, and improving platform reliability. You will participate in design discussions, learn best practices for scalable systems, and gradually take on greater technical ownership over time.

You are curious, motivated to learn, and comfortable working with guidance while developing confidence in troubleshooting, code quality, and system behavior.

Key Responsibilities

Software Development

• Implement and maintain production backend services using Java and Spring following established architectural patterns

• Develop RESTful services and business logic using Spring frameworks

• Write efficient database queries and perform basic schema design under guidance from senior engineers

• Write unit and integration tests using standard Java testing frameworks

• Follow coding standards, best practices, and secure development guidelines

Feature Contribution

• Contribute to product features from implementation through release, under the guidance of senior engineers

• Help diagnose and resolve defects by analyzing logs, metrics, and runtime behavior

• Gain familiarity with customer use cases and platform SLAs

API & Integration

• Implement REST APIs following existing API contracts and OpenAPI/Swagger specifications

• Assist with integrations between internal services and external cloud partners (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Distributed Systems Exposure

• Work with containerized microservices in Kubernetes and Docker environments

• Learn to operate and troubleshoot systems that are high‑throughput and low‑latency in nature

Collaboration & Communication

• Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and QA to deliver features on time

• Clearly communicate implementation details, questions, and issues within the team

• Participate in code reviews as both author and reviewer

Qualifications

Experience

• 2–3 years of professional software development experience

• Experience contributing to production systems in a team environment

• Exposure to backend or platform engineering is a plus

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field
  or equivalent practical experience

Networking & Infrastructure (Foundational Knowledge)

• Good understanding of networking concepts and the OSI model

• Familiarity with cloud networking fundamentals or interest in learning them

• Experience using Docker; introductory experience with Kubernetes is a plus

Distributed Systems & Data

• Exposure to messaging systems (e.g., Kafka or similar) is a plus

• Working knowledge of relational databases and/or NoSQL data stores

• Understanding of basic trade-offs between performance, consistency, and availability

API & Software Engineering

• Experience building or consuming REST APIs

• Familiarity with OpenAPI/Swagger specifications is preferred

• Understanding of clean code principles and version control (Git)

Soft Skills

• Strong desire to learn and grow as a software engineer

• Clear and respectful communication

• Collaborative mindset and openness to feedback

• Ability to follow through on tasks and ask for help when needed

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

United States - Redwood City Office GHQ : 109,000 - 163,000 USD / Annual

United States - Dallas Infomart Office DAI : 90,000 - 136,000 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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