Who are we?Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, 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.Principal Engineer, Product Software (Remote)Job SummaryThis role will be joining a platform team dedicated to expanding Equinix compute offerings. We are building a new platform to incorporate virtualization and advanced networking to offer customers a brand-new mechanism 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 Principal Engineer, you’ll work with product teams, analysts, other engineers to architect systems and application software, and mentor members of the team. This position is part of the Edge Infrastructure Services organization, with a mission to bring cloudlike access to Equinix’s platform.ResponsibilitiesArchitect, implement, and maintain a solution for a high-performance networking and compute platformClosely collaborate with Product Management and internal stakeholders to ensure good product-market fit and directionFoster an efficient build-it and run-it culture, blurring the lines between operations and development, reducing time to fix issuesEngage with global Equinix community both internally and externallyServe as a technical liaison for customer advisories and incidentsFacilitate and manage cross-stakeholder discussions to ensure alignment on compute platform requirements and design trade-offs, while considering performance, scalability, and reliability factorsBring passion, enthusiasm, peer review and mentorship, and a positive attitude to the teamModel great engineering by writing efficient and secure code while constructively reviewing that of your peers and maintaining a high barQualificationsStrong experience in building and operating highly reliable distributed systemsStrong understanding of containerization technologies such as Kubernetes, Docker, CSI, and CNI.Solid understanding of Network Function Virtualization (NFV), networking protocols, DPDK and/or VPPUncompromising in implementing CI/CD for any code deployed beyond your laptopRecent and proficient experience with Golang (Go) and Python and API development (Preferred)Proficiency in Linux concepts such as PCI devices, kernel capabilities, and qemu virtualizationExcellent problem-solving and analytical skills to troubleshoot and resolve distributed system issuesExcellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey findings, recommendations, and technical details to various stakeholdersContinuous learning mindset and willingness to stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trendsHave worked in a globally distributed teamEquinix 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: $179,000 to $304,000 per yearCalifornia (Non-SF/Bay Area), Connecticut, Maryland, New York, New Jersey, Washington state: $172,000 to $293,000 per yearColorado, Nevada, Rhode Island: $159,000 to $271,000 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’s 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 .
