Senior Staff Engineer, Product Software

Equinix; Toronto; On-site; CAD 131,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital infrastructure provider in Toronto is seeking experienced software engineers to develop next-generation products within a collaborative team environment. You will shape technical strategies and apply advanced AI tools in a microservices architecture. The ideal candidate will possess at least 8 years of experience in distributed systems and API development. This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of CAD 131,000 to CAD 181,000 annually, with comprehensive benefits including healthcare and retirement plans.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

Retirement savings plans

Paid vacation and holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 8+ years of engineering experience in distributed systems and API platforms.
• Proven experience in designing microservice architecture at scale.
• Experience applying AI tools in software engineering.

Responsibilities

• Participate in technical strategy for scalable microservices.
• Establish best practices for API-first development and continuous delivery.
• Serve as a mentor and technical coach.

Skills

Distributed systems

API platforms

Cloud-native development

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Java

Node.js

Kafka

Prometheus

Grafana

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. 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

The Product Software team at Equinix builds next-generation software products and architecture for our Equinix software platform and services offerings. We are looking for engineers responsible for developing consistent APIs with microservices, interacting with multiple consumers and abstracting complex Enterprise Application workflows. Your primary responsibility will be to design and develop platform services, and to collaborate with partner teams to understand their requirements and consumption patterns. Thus, a commitment to collaborative problem solving, sophisticated design, and product quality is essential. You will work closely with product engineering, architects and product managers.

Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

• Participate in the technical strategy for modular, event-driven, and scalable microservices that power enterprise-grade workflows
• Develop reusable frameworks and self-service platforms for onboarding, configuration, and lifecycle management
• Apply AI tools to accelerate software design, development, and operations - e.g., AI-assisted architecture reviews, test generation, and defect prediction
• Influence cross-functional architecture decisions for customer, billing, pricing, and commerce systems integrated across the Quote-to-Cash flow
• Champion design principles that balance innovation, maintainability, observability, and operational excellence

Engineering Excellence

• Lead by example—building reliable, secure, and observable systems with strong performance SLAs
• Establish best practices for API-first development, automated testing, DevSecOps, and continuous delivery
• Partner with product managers to translate business intent into technical outcomes that scale globally
• Participate in “AI Ops” automation across environments for faster root cause analysis and proactive reliability improvements

Mentorship and Influence

• Serve as a mentor and technical coach, raising the level of engineering maturity across teams
• Cultivate an engineering culture grounded in curiosity, experimentation, and craftsmanship
• Advocate for pragmatic innovation—balancing long-term platform health with short-term delivery needs

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science and Engineering or equivalent
• 8+ years of engineering experience with strong depth in distributed systems, API platforms, and cloud-native development (Java, Node.js, or equivalent)
• Proven experience in designing and operating microservice architecture at scale (preferably multi-tenant SaaS/PaaS)
• Strong knowledge of event streaming (Kafka, Pub/Sub), container orchestration, automated CI/CD and observability frameworks (Prometheus, OpenTelemetry, Grafana, etc.)
• Hands-on experience applying AI in software engineering—e.g., using generative AI for design, code, or operational insights
• Deep understanding of data modeling, domain-driven design, and API lifecycle management
• Excellent communication skills; able to influence at multiple levels of the organization
• Experience in enterprise application integration (ERP, CRM, CPQ, or billing systems) and Quote-to-Cash automation will be a plus

A successful candidate will

• Operate as a “system thinker” – simplifying complexity across architecture, teams, and tools
• Be a talent multiplier who gets the team around them to excel
• Be persistent, creative and driven to get results relentlessly
• Exhibit a strong backbone to challenge the status quo, when needed
• Stay curious, experiment with emerging technologies, and continuously raise the engineering bar
• Show pride of ownership and strive for excellence in everything undertaken

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

Canada - Toronto 1 Office : 131,000 - 181,000 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

Employee Assistance Program: An Employee Assistance program is available to all employees.

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.

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.