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Equinix hires Sales professionals to sell its global data center and interconnection services to enterprise and channel clients. The company has an established track record of sponsoring work visas for this function, making it a realistic target if you're building a U.S. sales career in the technology infrastructure sector.
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- JR-160095
- Hybrid
- Dallas
- Sales
- 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. A career at Equinix means being at the center of shaping what comes next and amplifying customer value through innovation and impact. You’ll work across teams, influence key decisions, and help shape the path forward. 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 Lead Sales Engineer is a focused technical sales resource within Equinix providing consulting services targeted at enterprise level customers with the most demanding network capacity, interconnection, and workloads performance needs. The ideal candidate will possess a superior balance of self-motivation, technical aptitude, advanced client handling, and business acumen to support our enterprise level customers.
Responsibilities
Technical Consulting and Sales Support:
- Identifies customer’s business needs, challenges, and technical requirements and maps to Equinix solutions
- Understands and explains customer applications and business challenges
- Utilizes above average understanding of Equinix products and services to deliver pitch on Equinix solutions
- Analyzes situations and data on problems of complex scope independently
- Provides full support for assigned customers, including global deployments
Solution Design and Deliverables:
- Provides technical solution design expertise to all assigned Sales account executives
- Exercises judgment to solve customer problems that are outside of standard procedures effectively
- Assists in complex RFI/P/Q preparation as requested by Sales Representatives
- Independently delivers all deliverables for the customer
Customer Service:
- Communicates with customers (internal and external) in an above average, professional, friendly and effective manner, both verbally and in writing
- Assists in pre-sales efforts for all company products and services
- Provides above average technical support in sales presentations, customer meetings, and trade shows
- Able to problem solve a variety issues and execute solutions
Business and Market Expertise:
- Demonstrates a strong understanding of Equinix data center, Network, and Cloud products and services
- Possesses above average industry knowledge and familiarity with the competitive landscape
Collaboration / Communication:
- Develops new business opportunities and grows existing customer relationships
- Motivates internal teams (CSM, OM, IM, Ops, etc.) to ensure smooth project transition from pre-sales to post-sales
- Influences the cultivation of a positive culture on the team
- Demonstrates excellent presentation skills
Team Leadership:
- Supports initiatives and team projects to better the organization
Qualifications
Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work experience.
The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:
United States - Dallas Infomart Office DAI: 148,000 - 222,000 USD / Annual
Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location. The pay range shown is based on our compensation structure in place at the time of posting and may be updated periodically based on business needs. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.
The targeted pay range listed reflects On-Target Earnings or OTE, which is base pay plus commissions, and does not include equity or benefits. Equity may be offered depending on the position.
Equinix Benefits
As an employee, you become important to Equinix’s success. We ensure all your benefits are in line with our core values: competitive, inclusive, sustainable, connected and efficient. We keep them competitive within the current marketplace to ensure we’re providing you with the best package possible. So, wherever you are in your career and life, you’ll be able to enhance your experience and bring your whole self to work.
Employee Assistance Program: An Employee Assistance program is available to all employees.
US Benefits:
- 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. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific plan or program terms.
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 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.
We use artificial intelligence in our hiring process. Learn more here.
This posting is for a backfill position, meaning it is to fill an existing vacancy within our organization.
Lead Sales Engineer
- JR-160095
- Hybrid
- Dallas
- Sales
- 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. A career at Equinix means being at the center of shaping what comes next and amplifying customer value through innovation and impact. You’ll work across teams, influence key decisions, and help shape the path forward. 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 Lead Sales Engineer is a focused technical sales resource within Equinix providing consulting services targeted at enterprise level customers with the most demanding network capacity, interconnection, and workloads performance needs. The ideal candidate will possess a superior balance of self-motivation, technical aptitude, advanced client handling, and business acumen to support our enterprise level customers.
Responsibilities
Technical Consulting and Sales Support:
- Identifies customer’s business needs, challenges, and technical requirements and maps to Equinix solutions
- Understands and explains customer applications and business challenges
- Utilizes above average understanding of Equinix products and services to deliver pitch on Equinix solutions
- Analyzes situations and data on problems of complex scope independently
- Provides full support for assigned customers, including global deployments
Solution Design and Deliverables:
- Provides technical solution design expertise to all assigned Sales account executives
- Exercises judgment to solve customer problems that are outside of standard procedures effectively
- Assists in complex RFI/P/Q preparation as requested by Sales Representatives
- Independently delivers all deliverables for the customer
Customer Service:
- Communicates with customers (internal and external) in an above average, professional, friendly and effective manner, both verbally and in writing
- Assists in pre-sales efforts for all company products and services
- Provides above average technical support in sales presentations, customer meetings, and trade shows
- Able to problem solve a variety issues and execute solutions
Business and Market Expertise:
- Demonstrates a strong understanding of Equinix data center, Network, and Cloud products and services
- Possesses above average industry knowledge and familiarity with the competitive landscape
Collaboration / Communication:
- Develops new business opportunities and grows existing customer relationships
- Motivates internal teams (CSM, OM, IM, Ops, etc.) to ensure smooth project transition from pre-sales to post-sales
- Influences the cultivation of a positive culture on the team
- Demonstrates excellent presentation skills
Team Leadership:
- Supports initiatives and team projects to better the organization
Qualifications
Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work experience.
The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:
United States - Dallas Infomart Office DAI: 148,000 - 222,000 USD / Annual
Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location. The pay range shown is based on our compensation structure in place at the time of posting and may be updated periodically based on business needs. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.
The targeted pay range listed reflects On-Target Earnings or OTE, which is base pay plus commissions, and does not include equity or benefits. Equity may be offered depending on the position.
Equinix Benefits
As an employee, you become important to Equinix’s success. We ensure all your benefits are in line with our core values: competitive, inclusive, sustainable, connected and efficient. We keep them competitive within the current marketplace to ensure we’re providing you with the best package possible. So, wherever you are in your career and life, you’ll be able to enhance your experience and bring your whole self to work.
Employee Assistance Program: An Employee Assistance program is available to all employees.
US Benefits:
- 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. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific plan or program terms.
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 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.
We use artificial intelligence in our hiring process. Learn more here.
This posting is for a backfill position, meaning it is to fill an existing vacancy within our organization.
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Frame your sales credentials around enterprise technology
Equinix hires Sales roles focused on data center, cloud, and interconnection solutions. Highlight experience selling to IT or infrastructure buyers, not just general B2B sales. USCIS requires your role to qualify as a specialty occupation, so lean into technical depth.
Target channel and enterprise segments specifically
Equinix structures its Sales org around channel partners, enterprise accounts, and verticals like financial services and hyperscalers. Applications aligned to one of these segments stand out over generalist candidates and signal you understand how the company actually goes to market.
Use Migrate Mate to filter open Sales roles by visa type
Equinix sponsors multiple visa categories for Sales positions, but not every open role guarantees the same pathway. Use Migrate Mate to browse current openings filtered by the visa types relevant to your situation before you apply.
Ask about LCA filing timing during offer negotiation
Your employer must file a certified Labor Condition Application with the DOL before USCIS can process an H-1B petition. Confirming Equinix's internal timeline for this step helps you avoid gaps between your current status expiry and the new petition taking effect.
Document your degree field relative to your Sales specialty
For a Sales role in technology infrastructure, a degree in business, engineering, computer science, or a related field strengthens the specialty occupation case. If your degree is in an adjacent field, gather documentation showing how your coursework connects to technical solution selling.
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Find Sales at Equinix JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Equinix sponsor H-1B visas for Sales roles?
Yes, Equinix sponsors H-1B visas for Sales positions. The company has a consistent record of filing H-1B petitions for this function, which reflects how it competes for talent in the technology sector. Your role still needs to qualify as a specialty occupation under USCIS standards, so roles with a clear technical or business degree requirement are the strongest candidates.
How do I apply for Sales jobs at Equinix?
You can apply directly through Equinix's careers portal. Before applying, review the role description closely to confirm it aligns with your visa category. Migrate Mate lists open Sales positions at Equinix filtered by visa sponsorship type, which makes it easier to identify roles that match your specific situation before you submit an application.
Which visa types does Equinix sponsor for Sales professionals?
Equinix sponsors H-1B, TN, and F-1 OPT and CPT for Sales roles, along with employment-based Green Card pathways including EB-2 and EB-3 for longer-term employees. The right pathway depends on your nationality, current status, and where you are in your career. TN is available to Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying professional categories without a lottery requirement.
What qualifications does Equinix look for in Sales candidates who need sponsorship?
Equinix Sales roles typically require a bachelor's degree in business, technology, or a related field, along with experience in enterprise or channel sales. For H-1B purposes, your degree should connect to the specific role. Background in selling cloud, colocation, or networking solutions is a meaningful differentiator, particularly for enterprise account and channel roles within Equinix's segment structure.
How do I time my application if I'm on OPT and targeting an H-1B through Equinix?
USCIS opens H-1B registration in March each year, with an October 1 start date for selected petitions. If your OPT expires before October, you'll need STEM extension eligibility or another bridge status to cover the gap. Starting conversations with Equinix's recruiting team in late fall or early winter gives you the best chance of aligning an offer with the registration window.
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