Senior Principal Network Architect

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Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet.

We are looking for a Senior Principal Network Architect to help design, develop and evaluate next‑generation networking capabilities and architectures that will help shape the evolution of Equinix's network and infrastructure stack. We are looking for someone with a passion for developing modern, world‑class networking solutions that are scalable, reliable, and programmable through software. As a Senior Principal Network Architect, you will provide network design and engineering expertise and technical leadership across critical and pivotal initiatives focusing on scaling, modernizing, and automating Equinix’s global network infrastructure. You will have the flexibility to work on different projects to utilize new technologies as we continue to explore new areas and drive innovation across the infrastructure space. It presents a great opportunity for a passionate, technical leader to make a tangible impact to the future‑state technology stack of Equinix’ global networks and infrastructure. If you believe in the power of technology to change the world, and if you value creativity, work comfortably in a fast‑paced environment and are eager to learn new technologies, we would like to talk to you.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior thought leadership and significant technical contributions to help develop target software defined network architectures and recommendations, for the evolution of the network technology stack at Equinix, in close collaboration with stakeholders
• Drive cross‑stakeholder alignment on network requirements and design trade‑offs
• Help identify technical debt and drive continual improvement by partnering with associate organizations
• Provide in‑depth technical expertise to identify and evaluate innovations in networking and assess their impact on the network infrastructure of future at Equinix
• Contribute to next‑generation networking proof‑of‑concept projects to deliver tangible outcomes that guide new technology investments and implementation decisions to evolve the network technology stack
• Serve as an orchestrator of thinking internally and externally, including in interactions with customers, partners, forums, and open‑source / developer communities

Qualifications

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

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 Benefits

As an employee, you become important to Equinix’s success. We ensure all your benefits are in line with our core values : competitive, inclusive, sustainable, connected and efficient. We keep them competitive within the current marketplace to ensure we’re providing you with the best package possible. So, wherever you are in your career and life, you’ll be able to enhance your experience and bring your whole self to work.

Employee Assistance Program : An Employee Assistance program is available to all employees.

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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.

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Mid‑Senior level

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Full‑time

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