Who are we?
Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, operating over 260 data centers across the globe. Digital leaders harness Equinix's trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places, partners and possibilities to scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value, while supporting their sustainability goals.
Our culture is based on collaboration and the growth and development of our teams. We hire hardworking people who thrive on solving challenging problems and give them opportunities to hone new skills and try new approaches, as we grow our product portfolio with new software and network architecture solutions. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success.
Job Summary
At Equinix, we believe AI is reshaping the future—and infrastructure is the foundation that makes it possible. As Vice President of AI Infrastructure Products, you’ll lead the charge in building the systems that power the next generation of AI breakthroughs. From training foundational models to enabling real-time agentic experiences, your work will directly shape how the world builds and scales AI.
Mission & Function
The Infrastructure Products & Services team delivers scalable, high-impact infrastructure solutions that power our customer's digital transformations – from core Colocation to cutting-edge AI workloads.
Our vision is to create a datacenter of the future that is built on a layer of digital services that abstract the complexity of the physical infrastructure but never hides its advantages.
We define, build, and scale the foundational products that power our platform and enable our teams to deliver exceptional customer experiences.
Responsibilities
A Vision for AI Infrastructure
Set and execute a bold roadmap that aligns with our platform strategy to meet the evolving needs of AI innovators—from hyperscalers to startups to create scalable, performant, and sustainable AI infrastructure
Customer-Driven Outcomes
Partner with customers to co-create infrastructure that delivers real-world results: faster training, smarter inference, and scalable agentic AI
Product Innovation at Scale
Lead cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance compute, storage, interconnect, and next-gen cooling solutions purpose-built for AI
Ecosystem Leadership
Forge strategic partnerships with silicon providers, model developers, and cloud-native platforms to keep Equinix at the forefront of AI enablement
Operational Excellence
Empower a global team to deliver infrastructure that’s not just powerful—but efficient, sustainable, and ready for what’s next
Industry Influence
Represent Equinix as a thought leader in AI infrastructure, shaping the conversation in customer forums, industry events, and strategic alliances
Core Responsibilities
We own and operate key product lines, including Colocation, Network Edge, and Equinix Managed Solutions. Our key focus areas include:
Building toward a unified, integrated infrastructure experience through strategic platforms
Developing with customer-centricity, automation, and operational consistency in mind
Partnering across the business to scale trusted, efficient, and future-ready solutions
Qualifications
A track record of building and scaling infrastructure for AI, cloud, or platform technologies—15+ years of leadership experience
Deep expertise in the AI/ML lifecycle, including LLM training, inference, and agentic architectures
Technical fluency in GPUs, accelerators, storage, networking, and cooling systems
Experience collaborating with hyperscalers, AI-native companies, or enterprise AI teams
A passion for building products that delight customers and move the industry forward
Exceptional communication and executive influence skills
Who You Are
A transformational people leader who thrives on driving bold change through data but can act and activate the team without having all the answers
A global thinker who builds trust across cultures and teams
A systems-level strategist who connects vision to execution
The United States targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:
• San Francisco, CA / Bay Area: $276,000 to $414,000 per year
Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.
This position may be offered in other locations. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
The targeted pay range listed reflects the base pay only and does not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Employees are eligible for bonus, and equity may be offered depending on the position.
As an employee, you become important to Equinix’s success. Details about our company benefits can be found at the following link:
USA Benefits eBook
Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.
Equinix 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 unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental 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.
Equinix Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Equinix and has not been reviewed or approved by Equinix.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Bonuses and performance-linked incentives are described as substantial, including instances of bonuses exceeding target levels and additional stock grants. The structure of incentives tied to business outcomes appears to strengthen the perceived value of total rewards for eligible employees.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — RSUs, stock grants, and ESPP access are positioned as standout components of total compensation, with equity appreciation adding to perceived upside. Equity is repeatedly framed as a key differentiator within the overall rewards mix.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical coverage is characterized as comprehensive and “great,” supported by broader wellbeing resources such as employee assistance offerings. Health benefits are frequently cited as a meaningful part of the overall package.
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Equinix (Nasdaq: EQIX) is the world’s digital infrastructure company™, enabling digital leaders to harness a trusted platform to bring together and interconnect the foundational infrastructure that powers their success. Equinix enables today’s businesses to access all the right places, partners and possibilities they need to accelerate advantage. With Equinix, they can scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value.
