Staff Software Engineer, Connectivity Platform

Equinix Inc.

Redwood City, US
United states - redwood city office ghq : 142,000 ...
On-site
High-throughput, low-latency distributed systems
Api contracts and integration
Kubernetes and docker experience
Equinix Inc. is seeking a Staff Software Engineer for their Connectivity Platform to develop a programmable, self-service Connectivity-as-a-Service platform. The ideal candidate will possess strong software development skills, experience in distributed systems, and a collaborative mindset

Job Summary

  • Contribute to building a fully programmable, self-service Connectivity-as-a-Service (CaaS) platform that underpins critical global connectivity.
  • Own multiple product features from design through delivery, ensuring work meets SLA demands of Equinix Fabric’s global partner base.
  • As an employee, you become important to Equinix’s success, with competitive benefits including insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

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Equinix Inc. is seeking a Staff Software Engineer for their Connectivity Platform to develop a programmable, self-service Connectivity-as-a-Service platform. The ideal candidate will possess strong software development skills, experience in distributed systems, and a collaborative mindset.

Salary

United States - Redwood City Office GHQ : 142,000 - 212,000 USD / Annual; United States - Dallas Infomart Office DAI : 118,000 - 176,000 USD / Annual; Base pay only, does not include bonus, equity, or benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • High-throughput, low-latency distributed systems
  • API contracts and integration
  • Kubernetes and Docker experience
  • Apache Kafka experience
  • REST API design and OpenAPI/Swagger

Nice-to-have

  • Senior individual contributor experience
  • Systems thinking and root-cause analysis
  • Intellectual curiosity and collaborative mindset

Key Requirements

  • 5+ years of software development experience
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent practical experience
  • Solid understanding of the OSI model
  • Familiarity with cloud networking concepts
  • Practical knowledge of RDBMS and NoSQL/TSDB technologies

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