Senior Staff Software Engineer (Equinix IdP)

Who are we?

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, operating over 260 data centers across the globe. Digital leaders harness Equinix's trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places, partners and possibilities to scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value, while supporting their sustainability goals. 

Our culture is based on collaboration and the growth and development of our teams.  We hire hardworking people who thrive on solving challenging problems and give them opportunities to hone new skills and try new approaches, as we grow our product portfolio with new software and network architecture solutions. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success.

Job Summary

We are seeking a technically skilled Software Engineer with deep expertise in product innovation and software architecture. You will develop cutting-edge Identity and Access Management solutions at an enterprise scale, leveraging modern technology stacks and cloud-based deployments. Join our engineering team in building highly scalable, globally distributed software that prioritizes product quality and exceptional user experiences.

This is a hybrid working model that requires two days per week in the office (Warsaw Spire).

Responsibilities

• Solution Architecture: Define, implement, and evolve end-to-end Identity and Access Management solutions across our platform.

• Innovation & Prototyping: Build and test pilots and prototypes for emerging concepts and technologies.

• Technical Leadership: Define standards, best practices, and solution patterns that elevate team performance.

• Technology Strategy: Drive innovation by exploring and implementing technologies that enhance product quality and development velocity.

• Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with product and market teams to translate business vision into technical designs, valuing diverse perspectives and experiences.

• Feature Leadership: Lead the design of features and modules while contributing to overall product architecture, fostering an inclusive environment for all team members to share ideas.

• Development: Write high-quality code, participate in peer reviews, and provide technical guidance for project planning.

Qualifications

• Education & Experience: Relevant experience in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience, with a proven track record in software development.

• Identity & Access Management: Strong understanding of OAuth 2.0, SAML, OIDC, and RBAC.

• Scalable Systems: Proven experience architecting large-scale systems with high availability, performance, and multi-tenancy requirements.

• Cloud-Native Development: Proven expertise in the Java ecosystem (Spring, Play, Hibernate) and cloud-native application development.

• Public Cloud: Practical experience with AWS, GCP, or Azure.

• Modern Architecture: Strong understanding of cloud-native, API-first, and microservices architectures.

• Communication: Excellent communication skills with strong self-organization abilities.

What Makes You Successful

• Team Player: Enhance the performance of those around you by fostering a supportive environment.

• Results-Driven: Demonstrate persistence, creativity, and a relentless focus on delivering positive outcomes.

• Collaborative: Thrive in working with cross-functional teams and engaging with customers.

• Principled: Challenge the status quo when necessary and advocate for effective solutions.

• Curious: Stay informed about the latest industry trends and technologies.

• Sense of Ownership: Take pride in your work and consistently strive for excellence.

Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all ind