Principal Software Engineer, AI Infrastructure
Equinix· Information Technology And Services· Oct 16, 2026 · 12d ago
Redwood City
In office
Full-time
Principal
$141K–$216K est.
10+ years exp
Job description
Who are we?
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.
Job Summary
Provides appropriate design solutions. Verifies stability, interoperability, portability, security, or scalability of architecture. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to provide scalable and secure solutions.
Responsibilities
Requirements Analysis
Understands, reads, and reviews requirements
Works with Business Analysts to understand business requirements
Interacts with product management teams to understand product requirements and define product roadmaps
Software Architecture
Participates in architectural review process
Defines architecture, presents to the product management team, to ensure that the architecture is aligned with the product roadmap
Software Design
Provides technical leadership to team for design of multiple products
Evaluates and recommends adoption of open source
Evaluates third party and off the shelf solutions to influence build vs. buy decisions
Development/Coding
Participates in cross-technical technical integration and peer reviews
Writes code based off of open source and third party packages
Testing
Sets testing standards and recommends testing frameworks
DevOps
Articulates a vision of on-prem and cloud infrastructure and drives its realization
Provides executive team with updates aligning with the vision, charter and roadmap
Participates in customer meetings to understand the Cloud and DevOps vision
Brings in industry tools automation expertise and aligns Equinix practices accordingly
Develops innovative solutions, processes and best practices by leading internal technical teams
Software Reliability & Support Engineering
Manages internal/external customer relationships and communication, working with all the Product Stakeholders
Participates in customer calls to understand issues and provide solutions
Defines and publishes the SLA metrics and the compliance reports
Ensures and enables ITIL compliance
Customer/Stakeholder Engagement
Serves as a technical liaison for customer advisories, co-innovations, and single point of contact for incidents
Technical Project Management
Works with technical project managers and product management teams to define schedule on multiple projects
Provides overall project status reporting
Manages and influences cross-functional release cycle
R&D/Innovation
Investigates, analyzes, and evaluates new technologies
Influences senior management in setting the organization s technical objectives
Keeps abreast of new developments to help define the necessary changes to practice
Has a significant impact on future products, technologies and business strategy
Qualifications
10 years experience
Bachelor s in Computer Science or Computer Engineering
The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:
United States - Redwood City Office GHQ : 218,000 - 328,000 USD / Annual
United States - Denver Office DEO : 181,000 - 272,000 USD / Annual
United States - Frisco Office DAF : 181,000 - 272,000 USD / Annual
United States - Dallas Infomart Office DAI : 181,000 - 272,000 USD / Annual
United States - Tampa Office TAO : 181,000 - 272,000 USD / Annual
United States - New York City Office NYO1 : 200,000 - 300,000 USD / Annual
Canada : 142,000 - 212,000 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 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 : 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.
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