Open Full-time 118,000–176,000 USD per year as stated in the posting

Open — Equinix has a posting for this job. Posted 29 Oct 2026.

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Posted 29 Oct 2026 · Full time · 118,000–176,000 USD per year as stated in the posting

About this job 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 We are looking for an experienced Staff Engineer to join a team responsible for maintaining and evolving our Kubernetes-based infrastructure across both on-premises and AWS environments. This is a hands‑on, mid‑level engineering role with significant ownership and impact on platform reliability and scalability.

You will work closely with Principal Engineers and internal customers to design, build, and maintain Kubernetes environments tailored to business needs, while ensuring operational excellence of the platform. Responsibilities

Maintain and operate Kubernetes-based infrastructure across on-prem and AWS environments

Work with Principal Engineers and internal customers to gather requirements and design Kubernetes-based solutions

Provision, configure, and manage Kubernetes clusters with a focus on performance, scalability, and reliability

Perform ongoing infrastructure maintenance, including:





Operating System updates and patching

Kubernetes upgrades and lifecycle management

Supporting software updates across the platform stack

Monitor platform health and proactively improve system stability and efficiency

Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure and platform issues

Contribute to automation, tooling, and infrastructure-as-code initiatives

Participation in team on-call rotations

Qualifications

Required

Solid hands‑on experience with Kubernetes (cluster operations, upgrades, troubleshooting) – RKE1/2, CAPI

Experience with AWS or similar cloud platforms

Working knowledge of Golang and Python

Experience using GitHub for code and collaboration

Hands‑on experience with GitHub Actions for CI/CD and automation

Experience managing infrastructure maintenance, patching, and upgrades

Ability to work with stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions

Strong problem‑solving skills and a proactive engineering mindset

Nice to Have

Experience with hybrid infrastructure (on-prem + cloud)

Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation)

Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices

Knowledge of Kubernetes networking, security, and observability tooling





Experience with Kyverno policies for Kubernetes governance and compliance

Familiarity with Backstage (developer portal/platform engineering tooling)

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

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.

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 acc

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