Sr Principal Engineer, Enterprise Networking Architecture

Equinix Inc.

Dallas, Texas, United States
Base: $177,000 - $265,000 usd annual; bonus/equity...
Hybrid
10+ years senior principal ic role experience
Global multi-site environment management
Enterprise networking architecture mastery
This role serves as the preeminent technical authority for defining the global networking architecture and long-term strategy across the enterprise

Job Summary

  • This role serves as the preeminent technical authority for defining the global networking architecture and long-term strategy across the enterprise.
  • The position requires deep hands-on expertise in datacenter fabrics, cloud connectivity, and next-generation security platforms like Palo Alto and Fortinet.
  • Equinix offers competitive base pay ranging from $177,000 to $265,000 annually along with comprehensive benefits including health insurance and retirement plans.

Matching Summary

This role serves as the preeminent technical authority for defining the global networking architecture and long-term strategy across the enterprise.

Salary

Base: $177,000 - $265,000 USD Annual; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for bonus and equity may be offered; Benefits: Health, life, disability, retirement, PTO included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years senior principal IC role experience
  • Global multi-site environment management
  • Enterprise networking architecture mastery
  • Datacenter and SD-WAN expertise
  • Zero trust and SASE security architectures
  • AI/ML integration in networking operations
  • Executive level influence and communication

Nice-to-have

  • Patents or published research contributions
  • Active participation in industry standards bodies
  • Experience in regulated mission-critical environments
  • Python, Ansible, Terraform automation proficiency
  • Thought leadership at industry forums

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years in senior principal or distinguished IC roles
  • Experience at top-tier Fortune 50 or hyperscale companies
  • Proven track record of 3-5 year strategic planning
  • Deep expertise in BGP/EVPN, VXLAN, and 400G+ fabrics
  • Demonstrated external technical impact via patents or publications

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