Senior Staff Engineer, Product Software

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.

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.

Responsible for architecture, design, deployment, and troubleshooting of different software solutions. Interacts with the business and product teams to influence requirements. Responsible for integration with all business systems and applications. Works closely with the architecture and networking teams, to influence the design, validation, and deployments.

• You’ll design, build, and own the tooling that powers Equinix’s API ecosystem. This includes API governance and specifications, SDK/IaC/documentation generation, and developer platform workflows—running on Terraform, Kubernetes, and CI/CD
• You’ll lead technically across teams, improve developer experience, and raise reliability through automation (including AI‑assisted checks)

• Strong coding skills in Go or Python or Java Script
• Senior Staff‑level experience building and operating production systems or internal developer platforms
• Deep experience with API lifecycle management and governance (OpenAPI, OAuth2/OIDC, versioning, compatibility)
• Hands‑on experience with Terraform (providers and modules), Kubernetes, and Linux‑based CI/CD
• Familiarity with gateways/edge technologies (e.g., Apigee, ALB, Ingress, Envoy) and identity/authorization patterns
• An automation‑first mindset and comfort owning systems end‑to‑end while leading through influence

• Experience with SDK generation for multi‑language clients and compatibility testing
• Experience with developer and documentation platforms (e.g., Docusaurus, Backstage, Confluence), including plugins and build integrations
• Experience with MCP and safe agentic/AI workflows for developer tooling

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

Canada - Toronto Office TRO : 131, 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.

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.

An Employee Assistance program is available to all employees.

- 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…