Platform Engineer

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Equinix
Global leader in data center and interconnection services, enabling digital transformation.
Design, build, and maintain scalable AI/Data platform on cloud for ML/GenAI workloads.
8 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Singapore
Hybrid
Company Size
10,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Data center colocation
Interconnection services
Smart Hands / remote support
Software-defined interconnection
Network Edge services
Equinix Metal (bare metal)
Equinix Fabric (cloud routing)
Managed services (integration & advisory)
Sector Specialisms
No specialisms available
Role
What you would be doing
multi‑cloud
data pipelines
event‑driven
apis
iac
observability
  • Architect and manage multi-cloud and hybrid cloud platforms (e.g., GCP, AWS, Azure) optimized for AI, ML, and real-time data processing workloads
  • Lead initiatives in data modeling, semantic layer design, and data cataloging, ensuring data quality and discoverability across domains
  • Guide adoption of data fabric and mesh principles for federated ownership, scalable architecture, and domain-driven data product development
  • Build and orchestrate multi-agent systems using frameworks like CrewAI, LangGraph, or AutoGen for use cases such as pipeline debugging, code generation, and MLOps
  • Develop and maintain real-time and batch data pipelines using tools like Airflow, dbt, Dataform, and Dataflow/Spark
  • Design and develop event-driven architectures using Apache Kafka, Google Pub/Sub, or equivalent messaging systems
  • Create extensible CLIs, SDKs, and blueprints to simplify onboarding, accelerate development, and standardize best practices
  • Work with engineering by introducing platform enhancements, observability, and cost optimization techniques
  • Build and expose high-performance data APIs and microservices to support downstream applications, ML workflows, and GenAI agents
  • Implement enterprise-wide data governance practices, schema enforcement, and lineage tracking using tools like DataHub, Amundsen, or Collibra
  • Build reusable frameworks and infrastructure-as-code (IaC) using Terraform, Kubernetes, and CI/CD to drive self-service and automation
  • Integrate LLM APIs (OpenAI, Gemini, Claude, etc.) into platform workflows for intelligent automation and enhanced user experience
  • Foster a culture of ownership, continuous learning, and innovation
  • Ensure platform scalability, resilience, and cost efficiency through modern practices like GitOps, observability, and chaos engineering
  • Streamline onboarding, documentation, and platform implementation & support using GenAI and conversational interfaces
  • Collaborate across teams to enforce cost, reliability, and security standards within platform blueprints
  • Collaborate across teams to shape the next generation of intelligent platforms in the enterprise
  • Drive technical leadership across AI-native data platforms, automation systems, and self-service tools
What you bring
genai
kubernetes
prometheus
java
mlflow
vector db
  • Experience in developing and integrating GenAI applications using MCP and orchestration of LLM-powered workflows (e.g., summarization, document Q&A, chatbot assistants, and intelligent data exploration)
  • Proficiency in designing and managing Kubernetes, serverless workloads, and streaming systems (Kafka, Pub/Sub, Flink, Spark)
  • Familiarity with observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry) and strong debugging skills across the stack
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in Platform or Data Engineering, Cloud Architecture, AI Engineering roles
  • Experience with GenAI/LLM frameworks and tools for orchestration and workflow automation
  • Strong programming background in Java, Python, SQL, and one or more general-purpose languages
  • Experience with metadata management, data catalogs, data quality enforcement, and semantic modeling & automated integration with Data Platform
  • Proven experience building scalable, efficient data pipelines for structured and unstructured data
  • Experience with ML Platforms (MLFlow, Vertex AI, Kubeflow) and AI/ML observability tools
  • Hands-on expertise building and optimizing vector search and RAG pipelines using tools like Weaviate, Pinecone, or FAISS to support embedding-based retrieval and real-time semantic search across structured and unstructured datasets
  • Prior implementation of data mesh or data fabric in a large-scale enterprise
  • Experience with Looker Modeler, LookML, or semantic modeling layers
  • Deep knowledge of data modeling, distributed systems, and API design in production environments
  • Experience with RAG pipelines, vector databases, and embedding-based search
Benefits
  • Work with a high-energy, mission-driven team that embraces innovation, open-source, and experimentation
Training + Development
Information not given or found
Company
Overview
1998
Year Established
The company was established in 1998, marking the beginning of its journey in providing data center and interconnection services.
25+ Countries
Global Presence
Operates in over 25 countries, showcasing its extensive international reach and capability to serve a global clientele.
200+ Data Centers
Global Infrastructure
Provides essential services through over 200 data centers worldwide, supporting digital ecosystems and business growth.
  • World’s largest provider of data center and interconnection services.
  • Offers cutting-edge solutions that enable businesses to scale and adapt to the digital age.
  • Facilitates high-performance connections for industries like cloud computing, telecommunications, and finance.
  • Provides services including hybrid cloud solutions, network and application performance optimization, and interconnection for business ecosystems.
  • At the forefront of advancing global digital transformation through strategic partnerships with leading companies.
  • Innovative business models drive enterprise infrastructure modernization, ensuring security and compliance.
Culture + Values
  • Thriving workplace where every colleague is valued and respected for who they are and what they contribute
  • Foster belonging—cultivating an environment where every employee feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work
  • Deliberate inclusion of all perspectives to strengthen decision‑making and business outcomes
  • Programs to enhance workplace experience and attract high‑performing talent
Environment + Sustainability
Net-zero by 2040
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Target
Committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes by 2040, verified by Science Based Targets.
50% reduction by 2030
Emission Reduction Target
Reducing Scope 1/2 emissions and fuel/energy-related Scope 3 emissions by half from 2019 levels by 2030.
100% Renewable Energy
Global Portfolio Goal
Aiming to source 100% of energy from renewable sources across all operations by 2030, having reached 96% in 2024.
A-List Recognition
CDP Climate Change
Achieved consecutive years of 'A-List' recognition from CDP for climate change management and transparency.
  • Target global average PUE of 1.33 by 2030; achieved 1.39 in latest reporting (6% improvement YoY)
  • Installed 72 MW fuel cells (capable of Hâ‚‚ blends), avoiding 285,000 MTCOâ‚‚e and 382 billion gallons of embedded water use
  • Consumed 8,560 GWh electricity across 268 data centers in 35 countries, with 1,285 MW of long-term PPAs
  • Reduced operational Scope 1/2 emissions 24% from 2019 baseline; total 2024 footprint 1,747,700 MTCOâ‚‚e
  • Issued ~$6.9 billion in green bonds to finance green buildings, energy efficiency, renewable energy, and decarbonization projects
Inclusion & Diversity
17% increase
Women Employees Increase
Represents a significant global growth in the number of women employees over the past year.
14% increase
Black/African-American Employees
Signifies a notable rise in the number of U.S.-based Black/African-American employees.
47 organizations
Digital Inclusion Funding
Reflects the number of organizations supported by the foundation to enhance digital access and skills development.
11–37% increase
Employee Volunteer Hours
Highlights the growth in global volunteer hours, with a notable example of 25,300 hours in the latest reporting period.
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Platform Engineer at Equinix in Singapore