Head of Engineering – Cloud Platform Director

OverviewEquinix 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. We welcome your unique perspective and challenge assumptions to remove barriers—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 Title: Head of Engineering – Cloud Platform DirectorJob SummaryWe are seeking an experienced and visionary Head of Cloud Engineering to lead the design, development, and operation of our cloud infrastructure, compute platforms, and internal tooling. This role will own the strategy and execution for the platform that underpins our entire engineering ecosystem, with a focus on reliability, scalability, automation, and operational excellence. You’ll partner closely with infrastructure, security, developer experience, and product teams to ensure our platform meets the evolving needs of the business.ResponsibilitiesLead the engineering teams responsible for core cloud infrastructure, compute, networking, container orchestration, and internal platform servicesDefine and drive the vision, architecture, and roadmap for a self-service, secure, and highly available cloud platformEnsure a high standard of operational excellence through automation, monitoring, observability, incident management, and capacity planningCollaborate with security and compliance teams to build platforms that are secure by design and meet regulatory standardsPartner with Developer Experience and SRE to streamline the development-to-deployment lifecycle and improve developer velocityLead modernization efforts such as infrastructure-as-code, service mesh adoption, multi-cloud strategy, or internal platform APIsRecruit, mentor, and develop a world-class team of platform engineers and engineering leadersQualifications12+ years of engineering experience with 7+ in a leadership role focused on cloud platforms or infrastructureDeep expertise in public cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure), Kubernetes, infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Pulumi), and cloud-native architectureProven success delivering scalable platform infrastructure in high-growth or large-scale environmentsStrong focus on automation, developer self-service, and reducing operational toilExperience driving cross-functional initiatives and influencing at the executive levelExcellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skillsA bias toward action, continuous improvement, and reliabilityCompensationThe targeted pay range for this position in the United States (Dallas) is 202,000 - 304,000 USD / Annual. 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 base pay range does not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Employees are eligible for bonus, and equity may be offered depending on the position.BenefitsEquinix Benefits: Competitive, inclusive, sustainable, connected and efficient. We offer health, life, disability and voluntary plans; retirement plans; Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays. Eligibility applies to some benefits; benefits are subject to change based on plan terms.Employee Assistance Program: Available to all employees.Equal Employment OpportunityEquinix 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 race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, 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. If you require an accommodation during the process, please let us know. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-10-01