Principal API Platform Engineer

Equinix; Toronto; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Equinix is seeking an engineer to design and build systems for a robust API ecosystem. You will implement tooling for API specs, SDKs, and docs, collaborating with senior engineers on architecture and mentoring juniors.

You will translate stakeholder feedback into concrete tooling requirements, define success metrics, and contribute to architectural reviews. Proficiency in Go or Python and experience with CI/CD, Kubernetes, and API standards are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Computer Science or Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Working knowledge of CI/CD and Git-based workflows in Linux environments; familiarity with Kubernetes concepts is a plus.
• Experience with infrastructure as code and automation-first practices; familiarity with Terraform Providers/Modules is a plus.
• Proficiency in Go and/or Python for building maintainable tooling, automation, and services.
• Familiarity with gateway/edge and routing patterns (e.g., Apigee, ALB, Kubernetes Ingress, Envoy) and how they influence API usability and onboarding.
• Working knowledge of API specifications and auth concepts (e.g., OpenAPI, OAuth2/OIDC); MCP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and build systems and tooling for a robust API ecosystem.
• Implement and operate tooling for API specs, SDKs, and docs generation workflows.
• Collaborate with senior engineers on architecture and mentor junior teammates.
• Translate feedback into actionable requirements for tooling and automation.
• Define acceptance criteria and success metrics for ecosystem improvements.
• Contribute to architectural reviews and platform integration discussions.
• Develop and maintain Go and Python services for ecosystem tooling and CI helpers.
• Ensure tooling aligns with gateway/edge and identity requirements (e.g., OAuth/OIDC).

Skills

API design

Go

Python

CI/CD

Kubernetes

Education

Bachelor’s in CS/CE or equivalent

Tools

OpenAPI

OAuth2/OIDC

Docusaurus

Backstage

Terraform

Confluence

Job description

Equinix is seeking an engineer to design and build systems for a robust API ecosystem. You will implement tooling for API specs, SDKs, and docs, collaborating with senior engineers on architecture and mentoring juniors.

You will translate stakeholder feedback into concrete tooling requirements, define success metrics, and contribute to architectural reviews. Proficiency in Go or Python and experience with CI/CD, Kubernetes, and API standards are essential.