Principal Network Engineer

Overview

Equinix is the world’s 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 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.

Design, automate and certify interconnection solutions and services based on product management and NSE requirements. This includes writing code to automate regression testing, as well as running manual regression to validate network services.

Network Engineering

• Participates in designing next generation infrastructure and solutions for layers 1-3 network services
• Analyzes, selects, and performs testing and certifications on optical, switching, and transport technology options from various vendors
• Develops test plans and strategies and performs hands-on certification and technical deep-dive to ensure that architectural concepts, features and customer use cases work as anticipated and meet the requirements provided by Product Management and/or NSE
• Has deep understanding of vendor community network solutions and capabilities, and influences changes in their roadmaps to meet Equinix's needs

Network Automation

• Design and code Python-based automation tools to validate Network Operating Systems, features, traffic profiling and customer use cases
• Optimize existing test automation tools and strategize the move from Physical Infra to Containerized Network Functions based Infra.
• Be able to gather testing requirements from stakeholders and implement and automated those Test Cases.

• 10+ years experience in Network Engineering and Automation
• Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Engineering or Related Field preferred
• Strong hands-on experience of network engineering and vendor platform certifications.
• Strong automation skills using Python, K8s, Linux Networking and network virtualization technologies
• Strong hand-on experience of working with service provider networking technologies and protocols, including BGP, IS-IS, MPLS, QoS, EVPN, VXLAN

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

• United States - Redwood City Office GHQ: 163, USD / Annual
• United States - Dallas Infomart Office DAI: 136, USD / Annual
• Canada: 139, 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.

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
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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…