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Distinguished Engineer, Networking

Equinix, Inc · Redwood City, CA · posted 75 days ago

In short: Distinguished Engineer, Networking at Equinix, Inc in Redwood City, CA, posted 75 days ago.

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Equinix, Incemployer

Redwood City, CAlocation

Manufacturing and hardware engsub-niche

75 days agoposted

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The job

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Employer	Equinix, Inc
Location	Redwood City, California
Field	Engineering, Construction and Energy › Manufacturing and hardware engineering
Level	Senior Level
Source category	Software Engineering
Posted	2026-08-25 (75 days ago)
Work arrangement	A remote or flexible location is listed
Pay	Not published in the source listing

Job description

Who are we?

Equinix is the world's digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet.

A place where tech thinkers and future builders turn bold ideas into breakthrough experiences, we welcome your unique perspective.

Help us challenge assumptions, uncover bias, and remove barriers-because progress starts with fresh ideas. 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

As a Distinguished Engineer within the Infrastructure Engineering organization, you will serve as the definitive technical authority for network architecture across the Network Edge product line. This is a company-wide leadership role that sets the long-term network architectural vision and translates it into concrete engineering direction for product teams.

You will own the network designs underpinning Equinix's Virtual Network Function (VNF) platform, drive high-impact initiatives such as the high-throughput VNF effort and dual-Data Center connectivity, and serve as the primary technical bridge between product engineering and Equinix's Network Architecture and Operations organizations. This role also carries direct customer-facing responsibility-providing expert-level guidance and troubleshooting for Equinix's most strategic customers.

Distinguished Engineers at Equinix operate at an industry level. You will be recognized as an expert inside and outside the company, influencing product roadmaps multiple years out and elevating the engineering community through mentorship and thought leadership.

Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Architecture

Define and own the multi-year network architecture vision for Network Edge, ensuring designs are scalable, resilient, and aligned with Equinix's global infrastructure strategy
Lead network architecture and design for critical platform initiatives, including high-throughput VNF enablement and dual-Data Center connectivity
Establish authoritative design patterns, reference architectures, and standards for virtual network functions, overlay networking, and carrier-grade performance tuning across on-prem and cloud environments
Identify and resolve systemic architectural gaps across the Network Edge platform, providing clear technical recommendations that unblock engineering teams
Drive performance engineering for VNFs, including profiling, tuning, and qualification of throughput-sensitive network workloads (DPDK, SR-IOV, CPU pinning, and related techniques)

Cross-Organizational Influence

Serve as the primary technical liaison between product engineering and Equinix Network Architecture, Network Operations, and external network vendors
Influence Equinix's broader network and infrastructure strategy by contributing architectural guidance that spans product, platform, and operations boundaries
Partner with Product, Engineering, and Strategy leadership to define the 2027+ product roadmap and ensure technical feasibility of new features and services
Represent Equinix Network Edge capabilities to strategic customers, partners, and industry forums, providing expert-level consultation and thought leadership
Set and model a high bar for technical excellence, fostering a culture of quality, innovation, transparency, and continuous improvement

Engineering Community & Mentorship

Mentor and develop Senior Principal and Principal Engineers, accelerating their technical growth and organizational impact
Publish internal design documents, architectural decision records, and best-practice guides that elevate the craft of network engineering across Equinix
Champion rigorous problem-solving, transparency, and continuous learning within the engineering organization

Customer & Field Engagement

Engage directly with strategic customers to diagnose complex network issues, validate architectural approaches, and build confidence in the Network Edge platform
Translate field observations and customer feedback into actionable architectural improvements and product requirements

Qualifications

Leadership & Experience

15+ years of experience in network engineering, with deep expertise in large-scale, high-performance network architecture and operations
Demonstrated track record of defining and delivering network architectures for commercial-grade telecommunications, cloud, or digital infrastructure products
Proven ability to influence technical direction at the company level, across engineering, product, and operations organizations
Experience engaging directly with enterprise or carrier-grade customers in a technical advisory or escalation capacity
Inclusive leadership approach with strong collaboration and communication skills; ability to translate complex network concepts for technical and non-technical audiences alike

Technical Expertise

Deep expertise in network architecture for virtualized and cloud-native environments, including SDN/NFV, overlay networking (VXLAN, MPLS, Segment Routing), and virtual routing/switching
Expert-level knowledge of Virtual Network Function (VNF) architecture, performance tuning, and qualification-including DPDK, SR-IOV, CPU pinning, and high-throughput packet processing techniques
Strong command of BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, and other routing protocols as applied in large-scale multi-tenant or carrier environments
Experience designing and operating interconnected multi-site (multi-Data Center) or multi-region network topologies with stringent availability and latency requirements
Familiarity with Kubernetes networking, cloud-native CNI plugins, and service mesh concepts as they apply to infrastructure products
Ability to engage deeply with both software engineering and network operations teams, bridging low-level protocol knowledge with product and platform requirements
Experience applying AI/ML tools or automated analysis to network observability, fault detection, or capacity planning is a plus

Education & Professional Background

Strong foundation in networking, computer science, or electrical engineering demonstrated through professional experience, education, industry certifications (e.g., CCIE, JNCIE), or equivalent practical expertise

The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:

United States - Redwood City Office GHQ : 269,000 - 403,000 USD / Annual

United States - Dallas Infomart Office DAI : 224,000 - 336,000 USD / Annual

United States - Tampa Office TAO : 224,000 - 336,000 USD / Annual

United States - New York City Office NYO1 : 246,000 - 370,000 USD / Annual

Canada - Toronto Office TRO : 202,000 - 302,000 CAD / Annual

Our 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.

The 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.

Equinix Benefits

As 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.

Employee Assistance Program: An Employee Assistance program is available to all employees.
US 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.Canada 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.

Equinix 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.

Equinix 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.

We use artificial intelligence in our hiring process. Learn more here.
This posting is for a backfill position, meaning it is to fill an existing vacancy within our organization.

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This is a Senior Level role in the Engineering, Construction and Energy field (Manufacturing and hardware engineering) at Equinix, Inc. Senior roles usually expect substantial experience, ownership of results and often the ability to guide others.

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The city

The job is in Redwood City, CA. Below is what the official statistics say about living and working there.

How Redwood City compares. Among the 145 largest places in California, Redwood City is #106 by population, #125 for rent (#1 = cheapest), #22 for long commutes (#1 = fewest), #26 for household income (#1 = highest). Its county, San Mateo County, is #2 of 58 counties for average pay ($196,441).

The place in numbers

Redwood City has 82,447 residents (ACS 2020–2024), about 0.2% of the population of California. It covers 19 square miles of land, which works out to roughly 4,264 people per square mile. The median age is 37.5, about the same as the state median (37.5 against 37.9).

Housing

The median gross rent is $2,968 a month (rent plus utilities), 46% above the state median ($2,968 against $2,036). Over a year that is 22.6% of the median household income. US housing guidance treats housing as affordable when it takes 30% of income or less, so the typical household is under that line. The median home value is $1,801,700, which is 11.4 times the median household income ($157,814); a ratio above 5 usually means buying is out of reach without savings or a second income. 48.6% of households own their home, 13% below the state average (48.6% against 55.9%).

Work and pay

The San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metropolitan area has 2,373,920 jobs in the BLS wage survey, and the median pay across all occupations is $74,260 a year, 46% above the national median ($74,260 against $50,980). The biggest occupation groups are office and administrative support (226,320 jobs, median $62,120); management (223,100 jobs, median $176,340); business and financial operations (207,030 jobs, median $112,960). The area is most specialised in computer and mathematical (1.9 times) and life, physical, and social science (1.8 times), where the share of workers is well above the national share. The best-paying groups with at least 5,000 jobs are management ($176,340) and computer and mathematical ($167,770). In 2026M09 the unemployment rate of San Mateo County was 3.9%. 68.8% of residents aged 16 and over are in the labour force. The city lies in San Mateo County; its jobs, pay by industry and GDP are on the county page.

Getting around

Among workers, 55.2% drive alone, 3.8% use public transit, 2.4% walk, 26.7% work from home. 10.2% of workers commute 45 minutes or more, 47% below the state average (10.2% against 19.4%). Remote work is more common than in the state as a whole, which widens the set of employers a resident can work for without moving.

People and education

54.4% of adults aged 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 47% above the state share (54.4% against 37.1%). 32.9% of residents were born outside the United States, 22% above the state share (32.9% against 27.0%). The poverty rate is 6.3%, 48% below the state rate (6.3% against 12.0%).

Climate

The warmest month is Sep, averaging 61°F (16.0°C), and the coolest is Jan at 51°F (10.7°C). About 515 mm (20 inches) of precipitation falls in a year; Dec is the wettest month (115 mm) and Jul the driest (2 mm). These values come from NASA satellite-based climatology on a grid of about 50 km, so they describe the wider area, not a weather station in the city.

Nearby cities to compare

Closest cities in this guide: San Carlos (3 miles, rent 4% lower); Foster City (4 miles, rent 18% higher); Atherton (4 miles, rent 18% higher); Menlo Park (4 miles, rent 9% higher). Rent differences are against Redwood City; use the Compare tab to put any two cities side by side.

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Where to live

CITY Official statistics Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year (via Census Reporter) · Data: ACS 2020–2024

Places within 50 miles (straight line) of Redwood City, CA that have a guide, with what living there costs. No pay estimate is shown because the title did not match one occupation.

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Place ⇅	Distance from the job city ⇅	Median rent ⇅	Median home value ⇅	Median household income ⇅	Commute 45+ min ⇅	Rent as % of occupation pay ⇅	Open jobs there ⇅
Redwood City, CA	0 mi	$2,968	$1,801,700	$157,814	10.2%	n/a	Jobs
San Carlos, CA	3 mi	$2,854	$2,000,001	$237,470	14.9%	n/a	—
Foster City, CA	4 mi	$3,501	$1,838,200	$199,143	20.6%	n/a	Jobs
Atherton, CA	4 mi	$3,501	$2,000,001	$250,001	7.0%	n/a	—
Menlo Park, CA	4 mi	$3,239	$2,000,001	$210,025	11.5%	n/a	Jobs
Belmont, CA	4 mi	$2,875	$2,000,001	$205,297	18.6%	n/a	Jobs
East Palo Alto, CA	6 mi	$2,244	$1,102,600	$113,493	9.7%	n/a	—
San Mateo, CA	6 mi	$3,077	$1,618,700	$153,504	15.8%	n/a	—
Palo Alto, CA	9 mi	$3,484	$2,000,001	$231,101	8.2%	n/a	Jobs
Burlingame, CA	10 mi	$2,785	$2,000,001	$174,000	23.1%	n/a	—
Hayward, CA	10 mi	$2,391	$854,400	$113,318	25.7%	n/a	—
Newark, CA	10 mi	$2,776	$1,142,800	$169,064	22.2%	n/a	—
Mountain View, CA	11 mi	$3,062	$1,927,000	$189,917	9.3%	n/a	Jobs
Los Altos Hills, CA	11 mi	$3,501	$2,000,001	$250,001	18.0%	n/a	—
Millbrae, CA	12 mi	$3,272	$1,934,900	$163,476	21.8%	n/a	—
Los Altos, CA	12 mi	$3,501	$2,000,001	$250,001	8.3%	n/a	—
Union City, CA	12 mi	$2,713	$1,104,900	$133,715	24.0%	n/a	—
Half Moon Bay, CA	13 mi	$2,433	$1,549,500	$157,884	26.7%	n/a	—
South San Francisco, CA	13 mi	$2,802	$1,188,800	$136,578	15.2%	n/a	—
San Leandro, CA	13 mi	$2,186	$844,200	$101,420	23.7%	n/a	—

Career paths

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Distances

CITY Calculation (straight line) Source: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (coordinates) · Data: 2024

How far Redwood City, CA is from the 20 largest US cities, in straight-line miles (not driving distance). Click a column to sort.

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From ⇅	Straight-line distance (miles) ⇅	Population of that city ⇅
San Jose, CA	27 mi	990,138
San Francisco, CA	47 mi	830,235
Los Angeles, CA	322 mi	3,857,263
San Diego, CA	433 mi	1,389,526
Phoenix, AZ	631 mi	1,642,323
Seattle, WA	698 mi	754,195
Denver, CO	947 mi	718,877
Oklahoma City, OK	1,375 mi	697,125
Fort Worth, TX	1,438 mi	963,194
San Antonio, TX	1,469 mi	1,479,835
Dallas, TX	1,469 mi	1,307,930
Austin, TX	1,483 mi	979,539
Houston, TX	1,626 mi	2,328,253
Chicago, IL	1,848 mi	2,711,226
Indianapolis, IN	1,939 mi	885,860
Columbus, OH	2,104 mi	914,802
Charlotte, NC	2,290 mi	903,844
Jacksonville, FL	2,358 mi	977,670
Philadelphia, PA	2,513 mi	1,579,706
New York, NY	2,565 mi	8,483,844

Nearby cities with open jobs (within 120 miles)

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City ⇅	Straight-line distance ⇅	Open jobs ⇅
Belmont, CA	4 mi	2
Palo Alto, CA	9 mi	24
Sunnyvale, CA	14 mi	12
Fremont, CA	15 mi	2
Alameda, CA	16 mi	15
Milpitas, CA	19 mi	2
Pleasanton, CA	21 mi	1
Campbell, CA	22 mi	7
San Jose, CA	27 mi	661
Capitola, CA	40 mi	1
San Francisco, CA	47 mi	587
Sacramento, CA	83 mi	38

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