Senior Director, Equinix
Innovation Incubation
$269-403k
+ Bonus. Salary given is for Redwood City Office GHQ, In Toronto, Canada the salary range is: 218,000 - 328,000 CAD.
Digital infrastructure company
Job no longer available
Digital infrastructure company
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
$269-403k
+ Bonus. Salary given is for Redwood City Office GHQ, In Toronto, Canada the salary range is: 218,000 - 328,000 CAD.
1001+ employees
Company mission
To provide finance, manufacturing, transport, government, and healthcare organizations a cloud-first world.
Role
Who you are
- Senior leadership experience in software architecture and engineering within large‑scale enterprise software, cloud, or digital infrastructure environments
- Proven experience incubating new products or platforms from early concept through pilot and into scaled delivery, ideally in a start-up 0-1 environment
- Experience with emerging or advanced computing technologies; experience in AI-native networking / data centers, hybrid cloud orchestration, power / energy systems or quantum computing engineering is essential, ideally in digital infrastructure
- Strong executive presence with the ability to influence, simplify complexity, and operate effectively in ambiguity
- Strong intellect with a bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field preferred
What the job involves
- Senior Director, Enterprise Software Architecture & Engineering – Innovation Incubation
- A leadership role at Equinix means driving conversations, inspiring teams with vision and purpose, and shaping the future of innovation
- You are the strategic connector, leading change by bridging diverse ideas and fostering collaboration across all levels of the organization to achieve transformative results
- We are seeking a Senior Director, Software Architecture & Engineering to lead the incubation and development of new software products that prepare Equinix’s global digital infrastructure for the next generation of advanced computing, including quantum computing systems
- This role sits at the intersection of product incubation, software architecture, and engineering execution
- It is accountable for moving ideas from concept to pilot and into scalable platforms—whether built internally, delivered through partners, or enabled through ecosystem collaboration
- This is not a traditional research role and not a standard enterprise operations role
- It offers the opportunity to shape how emerging compute technologies are deployed at global scale, combining innovation, architecture, and execution in a single senior leadership position
- You'll own the incubation of software‑led products and platforms that enable Equinix’s digital infrastructure to support quantum computing systems and services
- Drive early‑stage pilots and minimum viable products (MVPs), with a focus on practical deployment within 12–24 months
- Define product purpose, success measures, and clear transition paths from incubation into scalable platforms or commercial offerings
- Balance innovation with operational readiness, security, resilience, and long‑term scalability
- Establish architectural direction for complex, distributed software systems supporting advanced and emerging compute workloads
- Ensure designs align with enterprise standards while remaining flexible to support evolving technologies and partners
- Guide teams toward modern, efficient engineering practices and clear, outcome‑focused delivery
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders across Digital & Innovation, Product, Infrastructure, and Operations
- Translate complex technology concepts into clear business narratives that support strategic decisions
- Drive alignment across global teams, portfolios, and regions
- Own portfolio‑level planning, delivery, and risk management across incubation engineering initiatives
- Set objectives, priorities, and success metrics for teams and programs
- Contribute to budget planning and manage investment trade‑offs across pilots, partnerships, and internal development
- Lead strategic engagement with technology partners, cloud providers, and emerging ecosystem players
- Evaluate build‑versus‑partner approaches and ensure seamless integration with Equinix platforms
- Represent Equinix in relevant industry forums and innovation networks
- Lead and develop directors, managers, architects, and engineers across multiple locations
- Build succession plans and develop future‑ready capabilities
- Foster a culture of curiosity, accountability, collaboration, and inclusion
Our take
Equinix is a veteran player in the digital infrastructure market, connecting industry-leading organizations in finance, manufacturing, retail, transportation, government, healthcare, and education.
The company provides a range of services within the categories of digital, support, data center, and interconnection, with capabilities including, for example, simplifying hybrid cloud deployments or securing on-site deployments. It has an extensive range of partners, granting its clients access to a vast range of industry-leading technologies atop its own offerings.
With a wide global presence, Equinix has secured a path to continued success by its ability to keep abreast of developments in the space. The company is comfortably positioned to remain a robust and leading player across multiple growth avenues and can be expected to make more smart developments and partnerships in the future.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
9% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company HQ
Redwood Shores, Redwood City, CA
Leadership
Adaire Fox-Martin
(CEO & President)Prior to becoming CEO of Equinix in 2024, Adaire spent nearly 3 years at Google in various roles, including Head of Google Ireland and President of Google Cloud Go to Market. She also spent nearly 14 years at SAP and over 18 years at Oracle Corporation.
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