Software Network Engineer, Senior Staff

<p><b>Who are we?</b></p><p><span><span>Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, </span><span>life</span><span> and planet.</span></span><span><span> </span></span><br/><span><span> </span></span></p><p><span><span>A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone </span><span>has the opportunity to</span><span> shape their future.</span></span></p><p></p><p></p>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 barriers—because progress starts with fresh ideas. You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work.<p></p><p></p><p><b><span>About the Team &amp; Mission</span></b><span> </span></p><p><span><span>We’re</span><span> the Software Network Engineering team behind </span></span><b><span>Kairos/Catalyst</span></b><span><span>, Equinix’s orchestration and telemetry platform for network resources.</span></span><span><span> </span></span><br/><span><span>Our mission? To </span></span><b><span>empower customers</span></b><span><span> to run enterprise operations on their preferred hardware while managing devices with ease — enabling streamlined deployments in weeks (not months), seamless Fabric and Internet access, and API-driven network management for a more efficient, scalable future.</span></span><span> </span></p><p><span><span>We deliver orchestration and telemetry through </span></span><b><span>well-defined API boundaries</span></b><span><span>, ensuring reliability, scalability, and interoperability — all in service of Equinix Digital Services’ goals.</span></span><span> </span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><b><span>What We Value</span></b><span> </span></p><ul><li><p><b><span>Asynchronous teamwork</span></b><span><span> – work effectively across time zones.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><b><span>Honest communication &amp; feedback</span></b><span><span> – say what matters, listen actively.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><b><span>Retrospective mindset</span></b><span><span> – learn, adapt, and improve continuously.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><b><span>Openness to perspectives</span></b><span><span> – we thrive on diverse opinions and ideas.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><p></p><p><span><span>Our work sits at the intersection of </span></span><b><span>software development</span></b><span><span> and </span></span><b><span>network infrastructure</span></b><span><span>. We deploy infrastructure as code, orchestrate network devices in production, and follow DevOps best practices to deliver large-scale, high-impact solutions.</span></span><span> </span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><b><span>What </span><span>You’ll</span><span> Do</span></b><span> </span></p><p><span><span>As a </span></span><b><span>Software Network Engineer</span></b><span><span>, you will:</span></span><span> </span></p><ul><li><p><span><span>Design, develop, and enhance software networking features for the Kairos/Catalyst platform.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to introduce new capabilities for our customers.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Provide technical leadership and mentor less experienced engineers.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Build distributed, scalable, and </span><span>highly available</span><span> services with clean APIs.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Drive simplicity, reliability, and maintainability in production systems.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Set and champion development and operational best practices.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Contribute directly to code while influencing long-term technical direction.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Continuously improve our software development lifecycle, tools, and processes.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Communicate and document clearly in a remote-first environment.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Participate in on-call rotations for the services you help build.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><p><span> </span></p><p><b><span>What You Bring</span></b><span> </span></p><p><span><span>We’re</span><span> looking for someone who has:</span></span><span> </span></p><ul><li><p><span><span>Strong software development experience in </span></span><b><span>L2–L3 networking</span></b><span><span> at </span><span>datacenter</span><span> or cloud scale.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Expertise</