Manager - Network API & Observability

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 SummaryWe are seeking an Engineering Manager to build and lead a new India-based team that develops Network APIs and Network Telemetry systems within Equinix's Network Reliability and Observability Engineering organization. You will hire and grow the team, own delivery and program management, and set technical direction for how network telemetry, asset data, and network APIs are built, operated, and exposed to internal operators, customers, and AI agents.This is a player-coach leadership role. You will partner with the global Network Observability leadership, product, platform architecture, and Network operations stakeholders across time zones, and you will establish the engineering practices, culture, and operating rhythm of the India team from day one.ResponsibilitiesPeople Management & Team BuildingHire, onboard, and retain engineers across levels, and build a team with deep network software and observability expertiseOwn performance management for direct reports, including the GPS process, Total Rewards allocation, quarterly conversations, career pathways, and individual development plansCoach engineers on technical growth and engineering craft, and build a pipeline of future tech leadsModel Equinix culture and values, and ensure the team operates in line with local labor law and regulationsProgram & Project ManagementOwn end-to-end delivery of Network API and telemetry projects, including major, minor, and patch releasesWork with Tech