Equinix · 1 week ago
Senior Principal Technical Product Manager
Redwood City, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$213K/yr - $319K/yr
10+ years expEquinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company, seeking a Senior Principal Technical Product Manager who will design, build, and validate cloud networking and security architectures for distributed AI workloads. This role involves hands-on prototyping and collaboration with technology partners to create scalable solutions while also translating technical outcomes into clear solution offers and narratives for go-to-market strategies.
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Responsibilities
Design and evolve end-to-end hybrid and multi-cloud network architectures (VPC/VNet design, peering, transit, direct interconnects, SDN, service mesh) that underpin distributed AI training and inference
Build and validate hands-on proofs of concept and reference implementations with cloud providers and networking partners, ensuring low-latency, high-throughput connectivity across cloud, colo, and edge
Develop reusable reference architectures, solution blueprints, and design patterns for AI-ready network fabrics spanning compute, storage, and edge locations
Define and implement cloud-neutral security architectures with technology partners including encryption in transit, IAM, micro-segmentation, policy-as-code, and network security controls across multi-cloud environments
Collaborate with internal and external (partner) security and infrastructure teams to operationalize zero-trust principles, security monitoring, and compliance-aligned controls for distributed AI traffic patterns
Automate security guardrails and baselines within CI/CD and infrastructure-as-code workflows for partner solutions
Translate distributed AI requirements (data gravity, GPU clusters, east–west traffic, multi-region replication) into concrete network and security designs
Partner with AI platform, data, and hardware teams to ensure networking, interconnection, and security architectures unlock performance and resilience for large-scale AI deployments
Learn and expand AI domain knowledge as it relates to networking and security (e.g., how model placement, data pipelines, and inference endpoints drive network design)
Work directly with technology partners (cloud, networking, security, AI infrastructure) to design, build, and validate joint solutions on Equinix’s platform
Own technical build activities: standing up lab environments, configuring cloud networking and interconnect, integrating partner stacks, performance testing, and documenting results
Lead technical due diligence and validation of partner offerings for connectivity, security, and operational fit in hybrid/multi-cloud architectures
Translate complex architectures into clear solution assets: reference architectures, whiteboard diagrams, solution briefs, demos, and technical presentations
Deliver technical evangelism for Equinix-based networking and security solutions supporting AI workloads through partner enablement sessions, webinars, and customer briefings
Equip sales, partner teams, and solution architects with technical playbooks, FAQs, and demo flows to drive adoption of hybrid multi-cloud networking solutions
Act as the central technical liaison bridging product, engineering, networking, security, and partner teams for solution incubation and launch
Represent cloud networking and security requirements in roadmap discussions, influencing product features and platform investments aligned to distributed AI scenarios
Monitor solution performance and customer feedback and drive continuous improvement of architectures, patterns, and partner integrations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; advanced degrees preferred
10+ years in technical product management, solution architecture, or similar roles with a strong focus on hybrid/multi-cloud networking and cloud security
Proven, hands-on experience designing and operating multi-cloud and hybrid network fabrics: VPC/VNet architectures, peering, transit gateways, SDN, direct interconnects
Deep understanding of cloud provider networking and security (AWS, Azure, GCP), including routing, firewalls, load balancing, IAM, and security groups/policies
Practical experience implementing zero-trust principles, network segmentation/micro-segmentation, encryption, and security monitoring in cloud and hybrid environments
Demonstrated ability to build POCs, labs, and demos and to document and present technical solutions in a way that resonates with both technical and business stakeholders
Strong desire and aptitude to expand AI-related knowledge, specifically how AI platforms, data pipelines, and inference services impact networking and security architecture
Excellent communication and storytelling skills, comfortable presenting to customers, partners, and executives
Preferred
Experience with Equinix Fabric, Network Edge, and interconnection services or comparable hybrid/multi-cloud connectivity platforms
Background in networking for data-intensive or distributed systems (HPC, big data, or AI/ML platforms) and understanding of typical traffic patterns
Familiarity with Kubernetes, service meshes, and container networking in hybrid/multi-cloud contexts
Experience collaborating with or enabling partner ecosystems including cloud providers, security vendors, network OEMs, and integrators
Exposure to AI governance, security, and data privacy considerations across regions and cloud providers
Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
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 accrued amount of PTO each pay period along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge.
Company
Equinix
Equinix is an internet company that provides data center services for companies, businesses, and organizations.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.27BKey Investors
Elliott Management Corp.Crosslink Capital
2025-11-19Post Ipo Debt· $499.92M
2025-07-22Post Ipo Equity
2025-03-17Post Ipo Debt· $374.96M
Leadership Team
Adaire Fox-Martin
Chief Executive Officer & President
Keith Taylor
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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