Network Design Automation Engineer

Network Design Automation Engineer

JR-162103

Hybrid

London

Technology

Full time

Who are we?

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.

Help us challenge assumptions, uncover bias, and remove barriers - because progress starts with fresh ideas. You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you - because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work.

Job Summary

The Network Design Automation Engineer will support the transformation of Equinix’s Network Design organization by developing automation, software, and AI-enabled solutions that reduce manual engineering work and improve network design efficiency.

This role is best suited for someone with strong software development and automation potential who wants to build deeper expertise in network design within a global interconnection environment. The engineer will work with Network Design, Product, Engineering, and Operations teams to translate business and product requirements into practical technical solutions that help scale and optimize Equinix’s network infrastructure.

Responsibilities

Develop scripts, tools, and automation solutions to streamline repetitive network design and planning activities

Use Python, Go, APIs, AI tools, and data-driven approaches to improve engineering workflows

Support network design work by translating product and business requirements into practical technical solutions

Analyze network planning, capacity, and operational data to support forecasting and decision-making

Build dashboards, reports, and visualizations that improve visibility into network performance and capacity

Assist with integrating planning platforms, operational systems, data sources, and automation workflows

Collaborate with Network Design, Product, Engineering, Operations, and cross-functional stakeholders

Document technical requirements, workflows, assumptions, dependencies, and risks

Research emerging technologies in AI, automation, cloud networking, and network engineering

Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on scalability, efficiency, standardization, and innovation

Build knowledge of Equinix interconnection products including Equinix Fabric, Internet Exchange, Metro Connect, and Equinix Internet Access

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Network Engineering, Data Science, AI, or a related technical field

Relevant internship, academic, project, or professional experience in software development, automation, networking, or data analysis

Programming experience with Python; Go experience

Basic understanding of networking fundamentals such as IP networking, routing, switching, or network architecture

Experience or strong interest in automation, APIs, scripting, AI tools, machine learning, or data analytics

Ability to learn quickly, solve problems, and work in a fast-changing technical environment

Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Curiosity, innovation mindset, and interest in applying automation to improve network engineering processes

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This posting is for a backfill position, meaning it is to fill an existing vacancy within our organization.