AI-First Platform Engineering Leader (Self-Service Compute)

Equinix; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Equinix is seeking a strategic and hands-on Platform Engineering leader to build and run an API-first Compute Platform for Network & Interconnection Engineering. This platform will enable self-service infrastructure, automate deployment, and provide the foundation for AI-driven and autonomous operations across the organization.

The leader will also oversee Quality Engineering (Function and Performance) for compute-based network offerings and will mentor teams across Platform Engineering, SRE

Responsibilities

• Lead API-first compute platform initiatives for self-service infrastructure and automation.
• Oversee Quality Engineering (Function and Performance) for compute-based network product offerings.
• Collaborate with Product, Architecture, Security, and Operations to align platform roadmap and drive reliability.

Job description

Equinix is seeking a strategic and hands-on Platform Engineering leader to build and run an API-first Compute Platform for Network & Interconnection Engineering. This platform will enable self-service infrastructure, automate deployment, and provide the foundation for AI-driven and autonomous operations across the organization.

The leader will also oversee Quality Engineering (Function and Performance) for compute-based network offerings and will mentor teams across Platform Engineering, SRE