Senior API Engineer

Das ist der Job

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

Darum lohnt es sich

You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work. Interacts with the business and product teams to influence requirements. Works closely with the architecture and networking teams, to influence the design, validation, and deployments.

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) Qualifications Strong coding skills in Go and/or Python 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 Nice to have 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 Benefits RSU annual bonus hybrid model lunch-card private medical care lux-med PPK group insurance ESPP tuition reimbursement Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer.

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.

Job Summary Responsible for architecture, design, deployment, and troubleshooting of different software solutions. Responsible for integration with all business systems and applications. Responsibilities You’ll design, build, and own the tooling that powers Equinix’s API ecosystem.

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. #J-18808-Ljbffr