Senior Networking Architect - AI-Driven Interconnect

Equinix, Inc; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 269,000 - 403,000; Full time

Job summary

Equinix is seeking a Distinguished Engineer, Networking to define the architecture of one of the world's most interconnected platforms. This senior IC will shape the future of the network architecture across optical transport, software-defined interconnection, AI-native infrastructure, and cloud-scale routing.

You will work with Product, Engineering, Operations, strategic customers, and hyperscale partners to build the technical foundation for next-generation interconnection services and to

Qualifications

• 15+ years designing, building, and operating large-scale network infrastructure.
• Experience operating at cloud scale within AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Oracle Cloud or equivalent.
• Proven ability to influence architecture decisions across large engineering organizations.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills with the ability to operate at executive and technical levels.
• Ability to articulate strategy and drive architectural standards across teams.

Responsibilities

• Architect the network for Equinix Interconnection portfolio including Fabric, Fabric Cloud Router, Metro Connect, and Internet Exchange.
• Develop patterns that scale current products and enable future innovations.
• Lead architectural decisions spanning Layers 0 through 3 and oversee vendor choices and roadmap evolution.
• Partner with Product, Engineering and Operations to ensure technically sound, scalable roadmaps.

Skills

Network architecture experience

Leadership

Industrial-scale infrastructure

Executive collaboration

Problem-solving skills

Cross-functional influence

Strategic thinking

Tools

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Oracle Cloud

Job description

Equinix is seeking a Distinguished Engineer, Networking to define the architecture of one of the world's most interconnected platforms. This senior IC will shape the future of the network architecture across optical transport, software-defined interconnection, AI-native infrastructure, and cloud-scale routing.

You will work with Product, Engineering, Operations, strategic customers, and hyperscale partners to build the technical foundation for next-generation interconnection services and to