Head of Engineering – Physical Infrastructure Director

Equinix; City Of London; On-site; GBP 202,000 - 304,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital infrastructure company is looking for a highly experienced and visionary Head of Engineering for Physical Infrastructure in London. This role involves leading strategy, architecture, and operations for global data center infrastructure. Candidates must have over 12 years of experience, including 7 years in leadership roles, and possess deep expertise in physical infrastructure systems. The position offers a competitive salary and attractive benefits.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering or data center operations.
• At least 7 years in a leadership role.
• Deep expertise in physical infrastructure systems.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end strategy and execution for global physical infrastructure.
• Lead teams responsible for hardware engineering and deployment automation.
• Develop lifecycle management programs for hardware.

Skills

Infrastructure engineering

Data center operations

Leadership

Collaboration

Tools

Automation tools

Monitoring tools

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 bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future.

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

We are seeking a highly experienced and visionary Head of Engineering for Physical Infrastructure to lead the strategy, architecture, and operations of our global physical compute, storage, and data center infrastructure. This role is pivotal in aligning hardware design, deployment, and operations with the evolving needs of our software and platform ecosystems. You will lead cross-functional engineering teams responsible for capacity planning, hardware lifecycle management, facilities integration, and operational excellence in physical environments.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end strategy and execution for global physical infrastructure—including hardware platforms, data center IT footprint deployment and management, and capacity planning
• Lead teams responsible for hardware engineering, deployment automation, rack / stack configuration, and physical network integration
• Partner closely with cloud platform, SRE, networking, and infrastructure software teams to ensure seamless integration between physical and virtual layers
• Drive reliability, availability, and efficiency across data center operations through monitoring, automation, and infrastructure standardization
• Develop lifecycle management programs for compute, storage, and network hardware—from procurement to decommissioning
• Establish and track KPIs for performance, utilization, power efficiency, and cost optimization
• Evaluate emerging hardware technologies and vendor ecosystems to drive innovation and scale
• Ensure compliance with operational, security, and environmental regulations

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering or data center operations, with at least 7 years in a leadership role
• Deep expertise in physical infrastructure systems—compute, networking, power, cooling, and data center design
• Proven track record managing global data center or colocation deployments at scale.
• Strong understanding of integration between hardware, virtualization, and orchestration platforms
• Experience in hardware lifecycle management, logistics, and infrastructure supply chain operations
• Familiarity with monitoring, telemetry, and automation tools for physical infrastructure
• Excellent leadership and cross‑functional collaboration skills, with the ability to align technical operations with business goals

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

• United States - Dallas Infomart Office DAI : 202,000 - 304,000 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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Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affi­stantive 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.