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Equinix · 6 hours ago

Data Product Management Principal

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company, enabling innovations that enrich our work, life, and planet. They are seeking a Data Product Management Principal to drive the execution of the data and AI product roadmap, engaging with stakeholders and translating business needs into well-defined products.

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Responsibilities

Own day-to-day product management for assigned data and AI products; manage backlogs, define requirements, and drive delivery
Translate business needs into detailed product requirements and user stories that engineering can execute against
Review and assess data models, pipeline designs, and system architectures; identify risks and tradeoffs before they become problems
Guide engineering toward pragmatic solutions when requirements are ambiguous or shifting
Identify and manage risks in release delivery and communicate with stakeholder with clarity and mitigation plans
Build trust-based relationships with business stakeholders by understanding their strategy, pain points, and how data and AI solutions can help
Set clear expectations, push back on low-value requests, and educate stakeholders on what's possible and what's not
Frame ambiguous problems, generate hypotheses, and drive to recommendations when there's no clear precedent
Support data product continuity during a major technology stack migration; ensure critical reporting capabilities remain intact as systems transition over multiple quarters
Partner with engineering to design interim solutions that bridge old and new data models during migration
Balance strategic roadmap work with operational responsibilities; protect time for building while keeping the lights on for products in ‘maintenance’ mode
Manage data quality escalations and work with engineering to resolve issues before they erode user trust
Build processes that reduce repeat firefighting - if the same thing breaks twice, fix it permanently

Qualification

Product managementData analysisSQL proficiencyData modelingETL/ELT conceptsCloud data platformsStakeholder engagementOwnership of outcomesCommunicationProblem-solving

Required

4-6 years in product management for data and analytics products, or AI/ML products
Prior experience as a data analyst, data scientist, data engineer, or similar technical role
Proficient in SQL- can write complex queries, troubleshoot performance issues, and evaluate whether a proposed data model will serve the use case
Can evaluate a data model and identify problems – familiar with star schema, normalization tradeoffs, and how schema design affects query performance
Familiar with ETL/ELT concepts and data pipeline architecture
Comfortable operating with incomplete information and competing priorities; able to engage credibly with engineering on technical tradeoffs
Strong communication skills; able to translate between technical and business audiences

Preferred

Experience building unified data products (customer 360, product 360) that integrate multiple source systems like Salesforce, Oracle, or ERP platforms
Experience building customer-facing data products, not just internal tools / dashboards
Familiarity with data quality challenges: entity resolution, duplicate handling, schema conflicts across systems
Experience with technology migrations or managing products through significant platform changes
Hands-on experience with Python for data analysis or prototyping
Cloud data platform expertise (e.g., BigQuery, Snowflake, Databricks, Redshift)
Industry background in cloud infrastructure, B2B SaaS, data centers, telecommunications, or multi-cloud networking

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.
Insurance: You may enroll in healthcare coverage that is designed to complement the provincial healthcare system, along with life, disability and optional benefit plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members.
Retirement: You may also enroll in Equinix-sponsored retirement or savings plans: Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Group Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax-Free Savings Plan (TSFA).
Vacation and Paid Holidays: Equinix offers both vacation and personal time, along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge.

Company

Equinix is an internet company that provides data center services for companies, businesses, and organizations.

H1B Sponsorship

Equinix has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (113)
2024 (157)
2023 (117)
2022 (121)
2021 (179)
2020 (122)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$4.27B
Key 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

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Adaire Fox-Martin
Chief Executive Officer & President
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Keith Taylor
Chief Financial Officer
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