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Distinguished Engineer, Networking

Redwood City, US💼 Full-time💰 $224,000–$403,000🗓 2026-08-24 → 2026-09-26

Core

Define and own the multi-year network architecture vision for Equinix's Network Edge product line, serving as the definitive technical authority for network designs underpinning the Virtual Network Function (VNF) platform.

Role type

Distinguished Engineer (Senior Principal, Strategy & Mentorship)

Builds

Scalable, resilient network architectures for Virtual Network Functions (VNF), dual-Data Center connectivity, and high-throughput packet processing.

Domain

Digital Infrastructure / Telecommunications / Cloud Networking

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | infrastructure

Required skills

Network architecture design, SDN/NFV, overlay networking (VXLAN, MPLS, Segment Routing), routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, IS-IS), VNF performance tuning (DPDK, SR-IOV, CPU pinning), multi-site topology design, Kubernetes networking, technical leadership, customer advisory

Preferred skills

AI/ML tools for network observability, automated analysis for fault detection or capacity planning

Technologies

DPDK, SR-IOV, VXLAN, MPLS, Segment Routing, BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, Kubernetes, CNI plugins

Responsibilities

Define multi-year network architecture vision; lead design for critical platform initiatives; establish authoritative design patterns and standards; resolve systemic architectural gaps; mentor Senior Principal and Principal Engineers; engage directly with strategic customers for complex network diagnostics.

Seniority

Distinguished Engineer (Industry-level expert, company-wide leadership)

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