Senior Staff Engineer (Full Stack Engineer), Next Gen Networks Core Software 

Senior Staff Engineer (Full Stack Engineer), Next Gen Networks Core Software Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company, operating 240+ data centers across the globe and providing interconnections to all the key clouds and networks. Businesses need one place to simplify and bring together fragmented, complex infrastructure that spans private and public cloud environments. Our global platform allows customers to place infrastructure wherever they need it and connect it to everything they need to succeed.At Equinix, we help the world’s digital leaders scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences, and transform people’s lives. 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  Within Equinix, the Network Modernization Architecture and Platform (NMAP) team is chartered with:  Build and operationalize the foundational Next Generation Network Platform with a focus on modernizing the network stack, and enabling Network Programmability by building custom network software that provides Network as a Service to product teams building capabilities on top of itEvaluating next-generation networking technologies and developing an evolution roadmap and target architectures for the network technology stack (routing, switching, software networking) in close collaboration with the Office of the CTO (OCTO)  Delivering industry thought leadership and building closer engagement with the developer community in areas relevant to networking Responsibilities Provide technical guidance and collaborate with stakeholders to develop target network architecturesFacilitate cross-stakeholder discussions to ensure alignment on network requirements and design trade-offs, while considering performance, scalability, and reliability factorsActively participate in the development of next-generation network stack, supporting and learning from senior technical leaders of the teamContribute to next-generation networking proof of concept projects in close collaboration with partners (e.g Office of the CTO) to deliver tangible outcomes that guide new technology investments and implementation decisions for network technology stack evaluationAct as a key technical liaison internally and externally, engaging with customers, partners, forums and open source developer communities to gather insights, share expertise, and stay informed about industry trends and advancementsQualificationsRecent and Proficient experience with Java, Golang (Go), React, HTML/CSS, and Bootstrap for backend API development and frontend UI development. Strong experience in building & operating highly reliable distributed systems. Solid understanding of networking concepts, protocols, and their applications. Proficient in data management systems and technologies: PostgreSQL, Apache Kafka, Redis, Neo4J Strong understanding of containerization and orchestration technologies: Docker, Kubernetes, Rancher, or other open-source alternatives. Proficient in using continuous integration and continuous deployment technologies: Jenkins or Github actions Familiarity with monitoring and logging technologies: Prometheus, Grafana, and Splunk. Hands-on experience with distributed tracing technologies and service mesh implementations: Jaeger, Istio, or other open-source alternatives. Knowledge of open-source networking technologies like SONiC and OpenFlow, as well as their integration through Kafka/REST APIs is a plus. Experience in working with network management protocols: Netconf, SNMP, and gRPC. A proactive and collaborative approach to working with cross-functional teams, ensuring seamless integration of NAAS solutions Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills to troubleshoot and resolve distributed system issues. Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey findings, recommendations, and technical details to various stakeholders. The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:San Francisco, CA / Bay Area:  $143,000 to $235,000California (Non-SF/Bay Area), Connecticut, Maryland, New York, New Jersey, Washington state:  $137,000 to $225,000Colorado, Nevada, Rhode Island:  $124,000 to $204,000Our 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.More details about our company benefits can be found at the following link:https://equinixbenefits.us.newsweaver.com/icfiles/201/1002910/1057118/1171391/921bc962bf0e0352cb2d6c93/equinix%202023%20oe%20ebook_rev122022%20-%20final.pdf 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.