Senior Network Automation Engineer

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 SummaryWe are seeking a highly experienced and technically accomplished Senior Staff Software Engineer to join Network Platform Engineering (NPE) team. This is a senior individual contributor role at the intersection of software engineering and network infrastructure, designed for engineers who thrive on building platforms that other engineers depend on at scale.In this role, you will be a hands-on contributor responsible for designing, building, and scaling our Environment-as-a-Service (EaaS) platform, while also advancing our existing Network Automation platform with new capabilities. You will partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders across Product, Engineering, Operations, and Observability teams to deliver solutions that accelerate the velocity and reliability of network certification, testing, and deployment pipelines.This is a high-impact, high-visibility position that requires strong engineering judgment, a bias for action, and the ability to influence technical direction across multiple teams and business unitsResponsibilitiesNetwork AutomationDesign, and develop comprehensive automation frameworks to validate and certify vendor agnostic Network Operating Systems (NOS), including feature validation, traffic profiling, regression testing, and real-world customer use case simulationLead the design and implementation of the Environment-as-a-Service (EaaS) platform, driving the strategic migration from physical lab infrastructure to scalable, containerized, and software-defined test environments leveraging Containerized Network Functions (CNF)Define and implement a roadmap for test environment provisioning, enabling on-demand, self-service access to virtualized network topologies for development and QA teamsGather, refine, and translate complex testing requirements from multiple stakeholders into well-scoped engineering tasks and automated test case implementationsBuild and maintain platform tooling and automation frameworks using Python, Go, and Elixir, with a focus on code quality, maintainability, and reusability across teamsManaging and implementing Kubernetes(K8) clusters, debugging at scale and deployment using ArgoCDDesign and development of cloud-native applicationsDefine and enforce monitoring standards, create operational dashboards, implement intelligent alerting strategies, and establish SLI/SLO frameworks aligned to platform reliability goalsContribute to front-end and back-end development of internal Web applications that provide visibility and control over the EaaS and automation platform, collaborating with UX and product partners as neededContribute in code reviews and implement CI/CD pipelinesNetwork EngineeringContribute to the architecture and design of next-generation network infrastructure solutions spanning Layers 1–3, ensuring scalability, reliability, and alignment with long-term platform strategyDevelop comprehensive test plans and certification strategies; lead hands-on technical deep-dives to verify that architectural designs, new NOS features, and customer use cases perform as expected in lab and production-equivalent environmentsAct as a subject matter expert for service provider networking protocols including BGP (iBGP/eBGP, policy, route reflectors), MPLS (LDP, RSVP, segment routing), VXLAN, EVPN, ISIS, and OSPF in multi-vendor environmentsSupport vendor evaluations and feature gap analyses, provide technical guidance on network hardware and NOS selection aligned to architectural requirementsAI-Assisted Engineering Design & Develop MCP Server and implement AI Chatbot interface for EAASUnderstand current Agentic workflows & contribute to improving and designing more workflowsExecute AI-assisted development practices within the team, including prompt engineering, structured code review of AI-generated outputAdopt AI/ML-powered developer tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude code, code generation assistants, AI-driven static analysis) to measurably improve team productivity and code qualityEstablish guardrails and review processes to ensure AI-generated code meets the same standards for correctness, security, and maintainability as hand-authored codeQualifications7+ years of experience in Network Engineering and AutomationBachelor’s in Electrical engineering, Electronics, Computer Engineering or Related Field preferredExcellent understanding of OSI layers, hands-on experience with routing and switching in multi-vendor, large-scale environmentsDeep proficiency in service provider and data center networking protocols:Routing: BGP (iBGP/eBGP, route policies, communities, route reflectors), OSPF, IS-ISMPLS: LDP, RSVP-TE, Segment Routing (SR-MPLS, SRv6)Overlay/Underlay: VXLAN, EVPN, L3VPN, L2VPNNetwork virtualization: CNF, VNF, SR-IOV, DPDKStrong programming proficiency in Python (required) including test frameworks (pytest), async programming, and familiarity with Go and Elixir is preferredSolid understanding of REST API design,GraphQL, gRPC, and OpenConfig/YANG-based network management interfaces (NETCONF, RESTCONF, gNMI)Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes (K8s), Helm, ArgoCD, and cloud-native application patternsProficiency with Infrastructure as Code tooling: Terraform, Ansible etc. for environment provisioning and configuration managementExperience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub, GitHub Actions, Jenkins) and DevOps best practices including trunk-based development and automated testing gatesHands-on experience with AWS Bedrock , including networking services (VPC, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect etc.Deep familiarity with observability stacks: Prometheus, Grafana,Tempo, OTELThe targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:United States - Dallas Infomart Office DAI : 136,000 - 204,000 USD / AnnualOur 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 BenefitsAs 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. 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 a new position within our organization. SummaryLocation: Dallas Infomart Office DAIType: Full time