Equinix · 1 day ago
Data Engineer
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$118K/yr - $176K/yr
5+ years expEquinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, focused on connectivity and innovation. The GCP Data Engineer will lead the development of complex data engineering use cases, design enterprise-scale data infrastructure, and provide mentorship to the data engineering team.
Cloud Data ServicesData CenterInformation TechnologyInfrastructureInternetSoftware
Responsibilities
Participate in design and implementation of enterprise-scale data pipelines and platform architecture for End-to-End data products
Develop fault-tolerant, petabyte-scale data processing systems using advanced GCP services
Evaluate and recommend new technologies, tools, and architectural approaches
Build complex ETL/ELT workflows using Cloud Dataflow, Composer, Dataform/dbt, BigQuery and custom solutions
Implement sophisticated real-time streaming architectures with Cloud Pub/Sub, Kafka and Apache Beam
Design and optimize data processing workflows for performance, cost, and reliability
Develop advanced data transformation logic and custom processing functions
Implement data architectures and microservices-based data platforms
Design multi-environment deployment strategies and automated scaling solutions
Establish monitoring, alerting, and observability frameworks across the data platform
Lead code reviews and establish quality assurance processes
Provide technical guidance on complex problem-solving and optimization techniques
Facilitate knowledge sharing sessions and technical training programs
Collaborate with hiring managers on technical interviews and team expansion
Implement comprehensive data governance frameworks and compliance controls
Design fine-grained access controls and data classification systems
Establish automated data quality monitoring and lineage tracking
Ensure GDPR, SOX, and other regulatory compliance across data workflows
Implement privacy-preserving techniques and data anonymization strategies
Translate complex business requirements into scalable technical solutions
Coordinate cross-functional initiatives involving multiple engineering teams
Qualification
Required
5+ years hands-on experience with BigQuery (advanced SQL, scripting, ML integration), Cloud Dataflow, Cloud Composer, Cloud Storage, Pub/Sub, and Vertex AI
Expert-level Python/Java programming, proficiency in Python/Scala for Spark development
Deep experience with Apache Beam, Airflow, Kubernetes, Docker, and distributed computing
Extensive experience with Terraform, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud infrastructure management
Advanced knowledge of both relational and NoSQL databases, data modeling, and performance optimization
Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field
5+ years of data engineering experience with 4+ years specifically on Google Cloud Platform
Proven track record of delivering complex, enterprise-scale data solutions
Experience with data governance, compliance, and security frameworks
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to present to executives
Experience working with cross-functional projects and managing stakeholder relationships
Proven ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions
Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer certification
Preferred
Experience with MLOps, feature stores, and machine learning pipeline development
Knowledge of data science workflows and statistical analysis
Experience with BI tools (Looker, Tableau) and advanced analytics platforms
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
2026-01-25
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