Distinguished Engineer, Networking
Core
Define the architecture for Equinix's global digital infrastructure platform, focusing on optical transport, software-defined interconnection, AI-native infrastructure, and intent-driven networking.
Role type
Distinguished Engineer (Senior IC, Strategy & Architecture)
Builds
Equinix Fabric, Fabric Cloud Router, Metro Connect, Internet Exchange, and Network Edge services.
Domain
Telecommunications, Cloud Infrastructure, Optical Networking, AI Infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Optical transport, DWDM, OTN, Coherent networking, ROADMs, IP/MPLS, BGP, SDN, Control plane architecture, Hyperscale cloud architecture, Architectural pattern design, Technical leadership, RFC writing, Packet debugging
Preferred skills
AI training/inference infrastructure design, Carrier-neutral interconnection, Network-as-code, Data sovereignty architectures, Standards body contributions
