[Remote] Senior Staff Engineer, Software Defined Dataplane

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company, operating 280+ data centers across the globe. They are seeking a Senior Staff Software Engineer to build reliable and high-performing applications for their next generation networking platform, focusing on network-adjacent virtualized compute services.ResponsibilitiesSoftware development towards designing an ecosystem of software services to extend Equinix’s networking services through a network-adjacent virtualized compute platformDesign and manage networking software services in highly concurrent, scalable, distributed transactional systemsAligning technical design of software systems with business outcomes to ensure our software services meet customer SLAsContribute and lead the team to set up CICD pipelines with solid unit tests and integration tests to help deliver code from commit to deployment in minutes with confidenceDevelop an observability strategy for our software servicesWork with the team for constant improvement of system performance and scale using system profiling tools and stress testing techniquesHelp identify technical debt and drive continual improvement of our software qualityContribute to next-generation networking proof-of-concept projects in close collaboration with cross functional teams to deliver tangible outcomes that guide new technology investments and implementation decisions to evolve the network technology stackPartner with support and operations teams to ensure proper operationalization and support of our software in ProductionDrive a culture of innovation, excellence & collaboration with other business functionsParticipate in designing and improving incident management processes and collaborating with the team in troubleshooting strategies and fixing production issues in a timely mannerParticipate in an on-call rotation (when we get software into Production)Skills7-10 years experience in software development, preferably building & operating highly reliable distributed systemsBachelor's/Master's degree in computer science or relevant engineering field or equivalent industry experienceExperience in building software defined multi-tenant networking platforms at scale using cloud-native networking technologies and ecosystemsDeep understanding of L2/L3 networking protocols and concepts (BGP, EVP-LAN, IPSEC, etc)Experience in working with network management protocols: gRPC, NetconfExperience with containerization and orchestration technologies: Docker, Kubernetes, or other open-source alternativesExperience with public cloud (AWS, GCP, Azure) services and technologiesExpertise in automating deployments of applications into Kubernetes on x86 deploymentsExperience with open source and networking technologies, ecosystems, communities and industry forums such the Linux FoundationGood understanding of application development stackSubstantive track record with Golang programming languageExperience in leading and mentoring a team of developers to ensure timely delivery of high-quality softwareExcellent writing and verbal communications skills from engineering to executiveBenefitsEmployee Assistance Program: An Employee Assistance program is available to all employees.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.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.Employees are eligible for bonus, and equity may be offered depending on the position.Company OverviewEquinix is an internet company that provides data center services for companies, businesses, and organizations. It was founded in 1998, and is headquartered in Redwood City, California, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.equinix.com.Company H1B SponsorshipEquinix has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 15 in 2026, 113 in 2025, 157 in 2024, 117 in 2023, 121 in 2022, 179 in 2021, 122 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.