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
Next-generation interconnection services including Fabric One, Fabric Intelligence, and Fabric Geo Zones
Domain
Digital Infrastructure / Networking / Cloud Scale
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Large-scale network infrastructure design, Optical transport, DWDM, OTN, Coherent networking, ROADMs, IP/MPLS, BGP, SDN, Control-plane architecture, Hyperscale operations, Executive strategy, Protocol debugging
Preferred skills
AI training infrastructure design, Carrier-neutral interconnection, Network-as-code, Data sovereignty architectures, Standards contributions
Technologies
AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, Oracle Cloud, DWDM, OTN, ROADMs, BGP, SDN
Responsibilities
Define network architecture for Equinix Interconnection portfolio, Lead architectural decisions for Fabric One/Intelligence/Geo Zones, Solve hardest technical problems across Layers 0-3, Mentor senior engineers, Influence industry direction with customers and standards bodies
Seniority
Distinguished, Strategy & Mentorship