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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\nProvides appropriate design solutions. Verifies stability, interoperability, portability, security, or scalability of architecture. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to provide scalable and secure solutions.\nResponsibilities\nRequirements Analysis\nUnderstands, reads, and reviews requirements\nWorks with Business Analysts to understand business requirements\nInteracts with product management teams to understand product requirements and define product roadmaps\nSoftware Architecture\nParticipates in architectural review process\nDefines architecture, presents to the product management team, to ensure that the architecture is aligned with the product roadmap\nSoftware Design\nProvides technical leadership to team for design of multiple products\nEvaluates and recommends adoption of open source\nEvaluates third party and off the shelf solutions to influence build vs. buy decisions\nDevelopment/Coding\nParticipates in cross-technical technical integration and peer reviews\nWrites code based off of open source and third party packages\nTesting\nSets testing standards and recommends testing frameworks\nDevOps\nArticulates a vision of on-prem and cloud infrastructure and drives its realization\nProvides executive team with updates aligning with the vision, charter and roadmap\nParticipates in customer meetings to understand the Cloud and DevOps vision\nBrings in industry tools automation expertise and aligns Equinix practices accordingly\nDevelops innovative solutions, processes and best practices by leading internal technical teams\nSoftware Reliability & Support Engineering\nManages internal/external customer relationships and communication, working with all the Product Stakeholders\nParticipates in customer calls to understand issues and provide solutions\nDefines and publishes the SLA metrics and the compliance reports\nEnsures and enables ITIL compliance\nCustomer/Stakeholder Engagement\nServes as a technical liaison for customer advisories, co-innovations, and single point of contact for incidents\nTechnical Project Management\nWorks with technical project managers and product management teams to define schedule on multiple projects\nProvides overall project status reporting\nManages and influences cross-functional release cycle\nR&D/Innovation\nInvestigates, analyzes, and evaluates new technologies\nInfluences senior management in setting the organization's technical objectives\nKeeps abreast of new developments to help define the necessary changes to practice\nHas a significant impact on future products, technologies and business strategy\nQualifications\n10+ years experience\nBachelor's in Computer Science or Computer Engineering\nThe targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:\nUnited States - Redwood City Office GHQ : 218,000 - 328,000 USD / Annual\nUnited States - Denver Office DEO : 181,000 - 272,000 USD / Annual\nUnited States - Frisco Office DAF : 181,000 - 272,000 USD / Annual\nUnited States - Dallas Infomart Office DAI : 181,000 - 272,000 USD / Annual\nUnited States - Tampa Office TAO : 181,000 - 272,000 USD / Annual\nUnited States - New York City Office NYO1 : 200,000 - 300,000 USD / Annual\nCanada : 142,000 - 212,000 CAD / Annual\nOur 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.\nThe 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.\nEquinix Benefits\nAs 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.\nEmployee Assistance Program: An Employee Assistance program is available to all employees.\n\nUS 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.\n\nCanada 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.\nEquinix 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.\nEquinix 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.\nWe use artificial intelligence in our hiring process. 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