AI DevOps Engineer

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 bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future. A career at Equinix means being at the center of shaping what comes next and amplifying customer value through innovation and impact.

About the role

The AI DevOps Engineer in Global Value Advisory team at Equinix is a specialized pre-sales individual contributor role responsible for supporting the development and delivery of technical PoCs with customers and technology partners, creation of demos and architectural blueprints, conducting quantitative performance studies, writing technical whitepapers, and delivering presentations and workshops to customers that demonstrate the value of Equinix. The ideal candidate has a builder mindset who leverages AI coding tools to build solutions. This person needs high hands-on dexterity in building, measuring, and deploying complex distributed solutions that consist of components from multiple service providers, with a solid background in networking, data, and AI technologies. We are looking for a self-motivated individual who keeps abreast of fast-moving technological changes and has an innovative, problem-solving mindset in an environment where constant change is the norm. A team-first attitude is essential, as this role requires constant collaboration with internal teams, customers, and partners.

Responsibilities

• Create and validate AI solution demos and blueprints with internal product teams and partners
• Support the sales team with customer meetings and workshops
• Research, evaluate, and stay ahead of emerging tools, techniques, and technologies
• Provide technical support for new product initiatives through participation in beta testing of new solutions
• Identify, develop, update, and implement standards and procedures
• Conduct quantitative experiments and write technical white papers
• Collaborate with staff members in the CRO, GMPO, and CDIO organizations on system infrastructure problems and technical concerns
• Meet with technical sales team members to convert customer requirements into a technical Statement of Work
• Create Proofs of Concepts that integrate the Equinix product suite into customer solutions
• Assist with internal training of technical staff on emerging technologies

Qualifications

• New to career in deploying AI solutions (training will be provided)
• New to career in customer-facing solution engineering environment (training will be provided)
• Advanced level skills in AI and Cloud technologies
• Basic/Medium level skills in networking technologies
• BSc or MSc degree in Computer Science

Skills

AI Technologies

Advanced hands-on experience leveraging the following:

• AI Gateway technologies like LiteLLM
• Agentic AI Platforms like LangChain/LangFlow/LangGraph
• AI OS like OpenClaw/NemoClaw
• NVIDIA RunAI/MissionControl
• Vector/Graph DB, Delta-sharing, RAG solutions
• MCP/A2A Protocol
• Inferencing technologies like vLLM and Ollama
• End-to-end AI solution deployment life cycle

Networking Technologies

Basic/Medium understanding of:

• L3 Technologies - OSPF, BGP, IS-IS, IPv4, IPv6, Multicast
• L2 Technologies - Ethernet, VLAN, VXLAN
• Network platforms like Firewalls, Loadbalancers, SD-WANs, DDoS

Cloud and Virtualization Technologies

Advanced hands-on experience leveraging:

• Docker container technology
• Cloud AI platforms like Sagemaker, Vertex AI, Azure AI Foundry
• Cloud storage/data platforms like S3, BigQuery, Redshift
• Serverless Platforms like Google CloudRun, AWS Lambda

Pay

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

• United States - Redwood City Office GHQ: $137,000 - $205,000 USD / Annual
• United States - Chicago Office CHO1: $126,000 - $188,000 USD / 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 On-Target Earnings (OTE), which is base pay plus commissions, and does not include equity or benefits. Equity may be offered depending on the position.

Benefits

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: Available to all employees
• US Benefits:
  • Insurance: Health, life, disability, and voluntary plans 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: Accrued PTO each pay period along with various paid holidays for rest and recharge (eligibility requirements apply)

Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific plan or program terms.