Senior Manager, Product Software Arch and Eng

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

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

We are seeking a strategic and hands-on engineering leader to build and lead a Platform Engineering organization responsible for delivering a secure, scalable, and reliable API-first Compute Platform for Network & Interconnection Engineering (N&IE). This platform will enable self-service infrastructure, accelerate application and automation deployment, and provide the foundation for AI-driven and autonomous operations across the organization.

This leader will also manage Quality Engineering team (Function and Performance) for compute based network product offerings.

The successful candidate is a visionary engineering leader who can build a self-service, API-first compute platform, establish world-class reliability and quality engineering practices, and accelerate the organization's transition to AI-Native and autonomous operations. This individual combines deep technical expertise with strong people leadership and a passion for enabling teams to innovate faster through platform capabilities, automation, and intelligent systems.

Responsibilities

AI-Native Engineering & Autonomous Operations

• Champion AI-Native engineering practices through the adoption of Generative AI, Agentic workflows, AI-powered development tools, and intelligent automation
• Lead development of AI-first platforms, agents, and operational capabilities that enable agent/agentic development across N&IE teams
• Drive adoption of AIOps and Agentic AI solutions that improve engineering productivity, operational efficiency, and service reliability

Platform Strategy & Engineering Leadership

• Build and lead high-performing teams across Platform Engineering, SRE, Infrastructure Operations, and Network Edge Validation
• Define and execute the roadmap for an API-first Compute Platform that delivers self-service infrastructure, automation, observability, and platform services for N&IE
• Partner with Product, Architecture, Engineering, Security, and Operations leaders to deliver strategic platform capabilities and drive organizational alignment