Principal Product Software Engineer

Equinix; Toronto; On-site; CAD 139,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Equinix, a global digital infrastructure leader, seeks a senior technical leader to define architecture strategy across multiple products and platforms in its Toronto office. You will partner with product, engineering, and business leaders to deliver scalable, secure, and innovative solutions while guiding architectural governance and engineering excellence.

With 12+ years in software engineering, you will influence senior stakeholders, drive platform evolution, and lead cross-functional

Qualifications

• 12+ years of software engineering experience with architecture and leadership.
• Degree in CS, CE, or related field.
• Proven experience guiding architecture and strategy across multiple products or teams.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders on technical agendas.

Responsibilities

• Define architecture strategy across several products and platforms.
• Establish standards, governance and engineering best practices.
• Partner with Product and Engineering to align tech direction with business goals.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives and coach teams on design and practices.
• Guide delivery of scalable, secure, cloud-native solutions and platform evolution.

Skills

Software architecture

Technical leadership

Distributed systems

Cloud platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Enterprise architecture

Job description

Who are we?

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet.

Who are we?

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet.

A place where tech thinkers and future builders turn bold ideas into breakthrough experiences, we welcome your unique perspective.

Help us challenge assumptions, uncover bias, and remove barriers—because progress starts with fresh ideas. You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work.

Job Summary

Provides technical leadership across multiple products and engineering teams within Managed Solutions Product Engineering. Defines architecture strategy, drives technology direction, and partners with Product, Engineering, and business leaders to deliver scalable, secure, and innovative solutions. Influences engineering standards, product strategy, and long-term technical investments across the organization.

Responsibilities

Architecture & Technical Strategy

• Define and drive architecture strategy across multiple products and platforms.
• Establish technical standards, governance, and engineering best practices.
• Partner with Product and Engineering leaders to align technical direction with business objectives and product strategy.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend strategic investments.

Technical Leadership

• Serve as a trusted advisor to engineering and product teams on architecture, software design, development practices, and technology adoption.
• Lead complex cross-functional initiatives and influence technical decisions across the organization.
• Drive engineering excellence through architecture reviews, design guidance, and technical coaching.

Product & Platform Delivery

• Guide the design and delivery of scalable, secure, resilient, and cloud-native solutions.
• Influence roadmap planning, platform evolution, and build-versus-buy decisions.
• Collaborate with product management, engineering, and operations teams to ensure successful product outcomes.
• Support critical customer and stakeholder engagements as a senior technical leader.

Innovation & Organizational Impact

• Establish the future technical direction for Managed Solutions Product Engineering.
• Drive adoption of new technologies, frameworks, and engineering practices.
• Influence senior leadership on technical strategy, investment priorities, and long-term platform evolution.
• Contribute to innovations that improve product capabilities, operational efficiency, and customer outcomes.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of software engineering experience, including significant experience in software architecture and technical leadership.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Proven experience driving architecture and technical strategy across multiple products or engineering organizations.
• Experience influencing senior stakeholders and leading large-scale cross-functional initiatives.
• Deep expertise in modern software engineering, cloud platforms, distributed systems, and enterprise architecture.

Targeted Pay Range

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

• United States - Redwood City Office GHQ : 213,000 - 319,000 USD / Annual
• United States - Dallas Infomart Office DAI : 177,000 - 265,000 USD / Annual
• United States - New York City Office NYO1 : 195,000 - 293,000 USD / Annual
• Canada - Toronto Office TRO : 139,000 - 209,000 CAD / 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.

Canada Core Benefits

• Insurance: You may enroll in healthcare coverage that is designed to complement the provincial healthcare system, along with life, disability and optional benefit plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members.
• Retirement: You may also enroll in Equinix-sponsored retirement or savings plans: Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Group Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax-Free Savings Plan (TSFA).
• Vacation and Paid Holidays: Equinix offers both vacation and personal time, along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits. Benefits are subject to specific plan or program terms, and to change at Equinix discretion.

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.

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