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Principal Product Software Engineer

Equinix


Job Location:

Redwood City, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 22 August 2026 (19 days ago)
Application Deadline: 19 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Who are we

Equinix is the worlds digital infrastructure company shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work life and planet.

A place where tech thinkers and future builders turn bold ideas into breakthrough experiences we welcome your unique perspective.

Help us challenge assumptions uncover bias and remove barriersbecause progress starts with fresh ideas. Youll find belonging purpose and a team that welcomes youbecause when you feel valued youre empowered to do your best work.

Job Summary

Provides technical leadership across multiple products and engineering teams within Managed Solutions Product Engineering. Defines architecture strategy drives technology direction and partners with Product Engineering and business leaders to deliver scalable secure and innovative solutions. Influences engineering standards product strategy and long-term technical investments across the organization.

Responsibilities

Architecture & Technical Strategy

  • Define and drive architecture strategy across multiple products and platforms.

  • Establish technical standards governance and engineering best practices.

  • Partner with Product and Engineering leaders to align technical direction with businessobjectivesand product strategy.

  • Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend strategic investments.

Technical Leadership

  • Serve as a trusted advisor to engineering and product teams on architecture software design development practices and technology adoption.

  • Lead complex cross-functional initiatives and influence technical decisions across the organization.

  • Drive engineering excellence through architecture reviews design guidance and technical coaching.

Product & Platform Delivery

  • Guidethe design and delivery of scalable secure resilient and cloud-native solutions.

  • Influence roadmap planning platform evolution and build-versus-buy decisions.

  • Collaborate with product management engineering and operations teams to ensure successful product outcomes.

  • Support critical customer and stakeholder engagements as a senior technical leader.

Innovation & Organizational Impact

  • Establish the future technical direction for Managed Solutions Product Engineering.

  • Drive adoption ofnew technologies frameworks and engineering practices.

  • Influence senior leadership on technical strategy investment priorities and long-term platform evolution.

  • Contribute to innovations that improve product capabilities operational efficiency and customer outcomes.

Qualifications

  • 12 years of software engineering experience includingsignificant experiencein software architecture and technical leadership.

  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science Computer Engineering or related field.

  • Proven experience driving architecture and technical strategy across multiple products or engineering organizations.

  • Experience influencing senior stakeholders and leading large-scale cross-functional initiatives.

  • Deepexpertisein modern software engineering cloud platforms distributed systems and enterprise architecture.

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

United States - Redwood City Office GHQ : 213000 - 319000 USD / Annual

United States - Dallas Infomart Office DAI : 177000 - 265000 USD / Annual

United States - New York City Office NYO1 : 195000 - 293000 USD / Annual

Canada - Toronto Office TRO : 139000 - 209000 CAD / Annual

Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role level and location.The pay range shown is based on our compensation structure in place at the time of posting and may be updated periodically based on business needs. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills experience and relevant education and/or training.

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.

Equinix Benefits

As an employee you become important to Equinixs 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 were providing you with the best package possible. So wherever you are in your career and life youll 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.

US Benefits: - Insurance: You may enroll in health life disability and voluntary plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members. - Retirement: You and Equinix may contribute to a retirement plan to help you plan for your financial future. - Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays: You will receive an accrued amount of PTO each pay period along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific plan or program terms. Canada Core Benefits: - Insurance: You may enroll in healthcare coverage that is designed to complement the provincial healthcare system along with life disability and optional benefit plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members. - Retirement: You may also enroll in Equinix-sponsored retirement or savings plans: Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP) Group Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax-Free Savings Plan (TSFA). - Vacation and Paid Holidays: Equinix offers both vacation and personal time along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits. Benefits are subject to specific plan or program terms and to change at Equinix discretion.

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.

We use artificial intelligence in our hiring process. Learn more here.

This posting is for a backfill position meaning it is to fill an existing vacancy within our organization.

Required Experience:

Staff IC


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Equinix, Inc. (Nasdaq: EQIX) connects businesses with partners and customers around the world through a global platform of high performance data centers, containing dynamic ecosystems and the broadest choice of networks. Platform Equinix connects more than 4,000 enterprises, cloud, d ... View more

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