Staff Engineer, Product Software

Equinix; California (MO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in digital infrastructure is seeking a Staff Engineer, Product Software in California. The role involves building and operating a scalable network data-plane service, requiring extensive experience with modern tech like Golang, Docker, and Kubernetes. Ideal candidates will thrive in a collaborative environment focused on innovation and effective solutions.

Qualifications

• Proficient experience with Golang required.
• Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes needed.
• Strong background in building reliable distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development of data-plane components.
• Engage in design discussions and code reviews.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for scalable solution design.

Skills

Golang

Containerization

Scalable Systems

API Frameworks

Observability

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Buildkite

Github Actions

Grafana

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Who are we?

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company, operating over 260 data centersacross the globe. Digital leaders harness Equinix's trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places, partners and possibilities to scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value, while supporting their sustainability goals.

Who are we?

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company, operating over 260 data centersacross the globe. Digital leaders harness Equinix's trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places, partners and possibilities to scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value, while supporting their sustainability goals.

Our culture is based on collaboration and the growth and development of our teams. We hirehardworking people who thrive on solvingchallengingproblems and give them opportunities to hone new skills and try new approaches, as we grow our product portfolio with new software and network architecture solutions. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providingan equitable work environment that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success.

Equinix is the world's digital infrastructure company. Much of the internet that you know flows through our rapid interconnected network and data centers. Our Equinix Internet Exchange is the world's largest Internet Exchange while our Equinix Fabric has the largest market share in Software Defined Interconnection. Our team is building Equinix's next generation networking and Multi Cloud Networking platforms which enable all Equinix's Digital Interconnection services.

We are looking for an experienced Staff Engineer to help us build and operate a highly scalable, available, and distributed software-based network data-plane service.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in the development and operation of data-plane components
• Engage in design discussions and code reviews and help to maintain good quality code
• Collaborate with team members to design and implement scalable and efficient distributed systems
• Follow a proactive and collaborative approach to working with cross-functional teams
• Work closely with product managers to ensure alignment with customer requirements
• Focus on performance, scalability, maintainability, and reliability
  
  

Qualifications

• Recent and proficient experience with Golang
• Strong understanding of containerization and orchestration technologies: Docker, Kubernetes, or other open-source alternatives
• Strong experience in building & operating highly reliable distributed systems
• Experience with building software as a service and running services in Production with 24x7 on-call
• Experience with API frameworks such as gRPC and REST
• Proficient in data management systems and technologies such as Neo4J
• Experience with network concepts and protocols – TCP/IP, BGP, VxLAN, MPLS
• Proficient in using continuous integration and continuous deployment technologies: Buildkite, Github Actions, ArgoCD
• Hands-on experience with observability stack (metrics, logs, traces) such as Grafana, Prometheus, Thanos
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills to troubleshoot and resolve distributed system issues
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey findings, recommendations, and technical details to various stakeholders
  
  

Preferred

• Experience with low level languages like C or C++
• Familiarity with IPSec protocols and related software such as StrongSwan
• Knowledge of packet processing technologies such as VPP and DPDK
  
  

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

• San Francisco, CA / Bay Area: $139,000 to $209,000 per year
• California (Non-SF/Bay Area), Connecticut, Maryland, New York, New Jersey, Washington state: $130,000 to $194,000 per year
• Colorado, Nevada, Rhode Island: $118,000 to $176,000 per year Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training. This position may be offered in other locations. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process. 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. As an employee, you become important to Equinix’s success. Details about our company benefits can be found at the following link: USA Benefits eBook
  
  

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.

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

• San Francisco, CA / Bay Area: $139,000 to $209,000 per year
• California (Non-SF/Bay Area), Connecticut, Maryland, New York, New Jersey, Washington state: $130,000 to $194,000 per year
• Colorado, Nevada, Rhode Island: $118,000 to $176,000 per year Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training. This position may be offered in other locations. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process. 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. As an employee, you become important to Equinix’s success. Details about our company benefits can be found at the following link: USA Benefits eBook

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Product Management

• Industries

  Internet Publishing

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