Senior Staff Engineer, Product Software

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Job Summary

This role will be joining a platform team dedicated to expanding Equinix compute offerings. We build and maintain a platform to incorporate virtualization and advanced networking to offer our customers a highly reliable service to consume Equinix Digital Services. This project also paves the way for future opportunities as we evaluate potential products to meet our growing customer needs. As a Senior Staff Engineer, you’ll work with product teams and other engineers to design systems and application software, and mentor junior team members. This position is part of the Infrastructure organization, with a mission to bring cloud-like access to Equinix’s platform.

Responsibilities

• Architect, implement, and maintain a new platform for a high-performance networking and compute

• Closely collaborate with Product Management and internal stakeholders to ensure good product-market fit and direction

• Foster an efficient build-it and run-it culture, blurring the lines between operations and development, continuously reducing time to improve customer outcomes

• Facilitate cross-stakeholder discussions to ensure alignment on compute platform requirements and design trade-offs, while considering performance, scalability, and reliability factors

• Bring passion, enthusiasm, peer review and mentorship, and a positive attitude to the team

• Model great engineering by writing efficient and secure code while constructively reviewing that of your peers and maintaining a high bar

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of Network Function Virtualization (NFV), networking protocols, DPDK and/or VPP

• Recent and proficient experience with Golang (Go) and Python and API development

• Strong experience in building and operating highly reliable distributed systems

• Uncompromising in implementing CI/CD for any code deployed beyond your laptop

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills to troubleshoot and resolve distributed system issues

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey findings, recommendations, and technical details to various stakeholders

• Continuous learning mindset and willingness to stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends

• Have worked in a globally distributed team

• Proficiency in Linux concepts such as PCI devices, kernel capabilities, and QEMU virtualization

• Strong understanding of building and operating containerization technologies such as Kubernetes, Docker, CSI, and CNI

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

United States - Other posted locations not specifically listed : 136,000 - 204,000 USD / Annual

United States - CA Non-Bay Area, AK, CT, DC, IL, MD, MA, NJ, NY, VA, WA : 150,000 - 224,000 USD / Annual

United States - CA Bay Area : 163,000 - 245,000 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.

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This posting is for a backfill position, meaning it is to fill an existing vacancy within our organization.