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 bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future.
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
The Software Development Eng Staff (Specialist level) is a seasoned experienced professional with a full understanding of the area of specialization while responsible for a variety of software development engineering systems issues. This job is the fully qualified, career-oriented, journey-level position. Is an individual contributor level that does not lead other employees or teams.
Responsibilities
Technical
Consistently produces maintainable, high quality professional software code independently
Designs systems independently and leads by example to more junior team members
Debugs production issues involving multiple systems; works to simplify, optimize and remove bottlenecks
Sets code review guidelines and sets an example in code quality to more junior team members
Technical for SDET/QA
Owns and delivers on quality goals for the team; leads by example
Contributes towards CI/CD goals for the team
Influences the definition of stories and epics and owns functional test methodology
Has a firm grasp of system and deployment architecture; identifies performance and scalability bottlenecks and influences the solution
Dealing with Ambiguity
Process
Scope and Impact
Leadership
Dives deep into the root cause of issues and ensures that the issues remain fixed
Collaborates with and influences team members; mentors junior engineers
Views problems as opportunities and proposes solutions
Acts like an owner; thinks on behalf of customers
Able to navigate challenges faced in achieving goals or reach out for help in a timely manner
Mentors junior engineers
Qualifications
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 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.
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