Senior Software Development Engineer Jobs in Denver, CO
Senior Software Development Engineer jobs in Denver are in strong demand, concentrated in the LoDo tech corridor, the River North Art District, and the Denver Tech Center, across cloud infrastructure, aerospace software, and enterprise SaaS. Employers actively hiring include CACI International, Worldpay, and Amazon. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Senior Staff Engineer, Network Modeling, Product Software
- JR-163437
- Hybrid
- Toronto
- Redwood City
- Denver
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- 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.
Job Summary
Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company, operating 280+ data centers across the globe and providing interconnections to all the key clouds and networks. Much of the internet that you know flows through our rapid interconnected network and data centers. As Equinix’s network continues to evolve and grow, it’s essential for us to move towards autonomous operations – the automation and orchestration of network management tasks without human intervention. To achieve this, we’ll need a robust unified network model that accurately represents the network via real time telemetry for observability, which can also be used for intent-based configurations of the network. The unified modeling team in Digital Interconnection is building this unified model which feeds Equinix Brain, a strategic company-wide initiative to uplevel the way we manage and use our asset data to improve margins and customer experience.
We are looking for an experienced Senior Staff Engineer to help us build and operate a highly scalable, available, and information-rich unified network model.
Responsibilities
Actively participate in the design, development, test, and operation of highly reliable services and software to model network entities and relationships that compose Equinix’s global network
Provide technical guidance and collaborate with stakeholders to identify network data and use cases that can enrich the unified network model to solve critical business problems that increase network reliability, visibility, awareness, and the ability to plan
Develop solutions that leverage data from the unified network model to provide insights that enhance product capabilities for customers, aid operations teams to troubleshoot customer escalations and planning maintenances, and inform capacity planning teams
Facilitate cross-stakeholder discussions to ensure alignment on software requirements and design trade-offs, while considering performance, scalability, and reliability factors
Follow a proactive and collaborative approach to working with cross-functional teams, ensuring seamless integration of unified network model into Equinix Brain with other domains and Network-As-A-Service (NaaS) initiatives
Lead by example through direct contribution, and provide direction in establishing development and operational best practices and standard methodologies
Participate in an on-call rotation
Qualifications
7+ years of experience developing distributed, scalable, highly available software services using Golang
Background of working for SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, or cloud-based companies with prior experience of designing microservices and systems at scale with a focus on production readiness
Experience with building software as a service, running services with 24x7 on-call rotations
Proficient in data management systems and technologies: GCP Spanner, MongoDB, Redis, Neo4J
Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies: Docker, Kubernetes, or other open-source alternatives
Experience in working with network management protocols: gRPC, Netconf
Solid understanding of networking concepts, protocols (e.g. ISIS, BGP, BMP, LLDP), and their applications
Strong experience in building & operating highly reliable distributed systems
Proficient in using continuous integration and continuous deployment technologies: Github Actions, ArgoCD
Experience with public cloud (AWS, GCP, Azure) services and technologies
Hands-on experience with observability stack (metrics, logs, traces) such as Grafana, Prometheus, Thanos
Experience with agile software development practices including JIRA, peer reviews, Git, CI/CD
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills to troubleshoot and resolve distributed system issues
Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey findings, recommendations, and technical details to various stakeholders
Bachelor's degree in computer science or related technical field
Preferred
Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or a related technical field
Excellent coding skills in Golang
Prior experience building a network model or digital twin
Prior experience using AI to make real-time decisions (on the network)
The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:
United States - Dallas Infomart Office DAI : 136,000 - 204,000 USD / Annual
United States - Denver Office DEO : 136,000 - 204,000 USD / Annual
United States - Redwood City Office GHQ : 163,000 - 245,000 USD / Annual
United States - Tampa Office TAO : 136,000 - 204,000 USD / Annual
United States - New York City Office NYO1 : 150,000 - 224,000 USD / Annual
Canada - Toronto Office TRO : 131,000 - 181,000 CAD / 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 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.
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. Canada Core Benefits: - Insurance: You may enroll in healthcare coverage that is designed to complement the provincial healthcare system, along with life, disability and optional benefit plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members. - Retirement: You may also enroll in Equinix-sponsored retirement or savings plans: Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Group Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax-Free Savings Plan (TSFA). - Vacation and Paid Holidays: Equinix offers both vacation and personal time, along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits. Benefits are subject to specific plan or program terms, and to change at Equinix discretion.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 a new position within our organization.Senior Staff Engineer, Network Modeling, Product Software
- JR-163437
- Hybrid
- Toronto
- Redwood City
- Denver
Show More
- 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.
Job Summary
Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company, operating 280+ data centers across the globe and providing interconnections to all the key clouds and networks. Much of the internet that you know flows through our rapid interconnected network and data centers. As Equinix’s network continues to evolve and grow, it’s essential for us to move towards autonomous operations – the automation and orchestration of network management tasks without human intervention. To achieve this, we’ll need a robust unified network model that accurately represents the network via real time telemetry for observability, which can also be used for intent-based configurations of the network. The unified modeling team in Digital Interconnection is building this unified model which feeds Equinix Brain, a strategic company-wide initiative to uplevel the way we manage and use our asset data to improve margins and customer experience.
We are looking for an experienced Senior Staff Engineer to help us build and operate a highly scalable, available, and information-rich unified network model.
Responsibilities
Actively participate in the design, development, test, and operation of highly reliable services and software to model network entities and relationships that compose Equinix’s global network
Provide technical guidance and collaborate with stakeholders to identify network data and use cases that can enrich the unified network model to solve critical business problems that increase network reliability, visibility, awareness, and the ability to plan
Develop solutions that leverage data from the unified network model to provide insights that enhance product capabilities for customers, aid operations teams to troubleshoot customer escalations and planning maintenances, and inform capacity planning teams
Facilitate cross-stakeholder discussions to ensure alignment on software requirements and design trade-offs, while considering performance, scalability, and reliability factors
Follow a proactive and collaborative approach to working with cross-functional teams, ensuring seamless integration of unified network model into Equinix Brain with other domains and Network-As-A-Service (NaaS) initiatives
Lead by example through direct contribution, and provide direction in establishing development and operational best practices and standard methodologies
Participate in an on-call rotation
Qualifications
7+ years of experience developing distributed, scalable, highly available software services using Golang
Background of working for SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, or cloud-based companies with prior experience of designing microservices and systems at scale with a focus on production readiness
Experience with building software as a service, running services with 24x7 on-call rotations
Proficient in data management systems and technologies: GCP Spanner, MongoDB, Redis, Neo4J
Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies: Docker, Kubernetes, or other open-source alternatives
Experience in working with network management protocols: gRPC, Netconf
Solid understanding of networking concepts, protocols (e.g. ISIS, BGP, BMP, LLDP), and their applications
Strong experience in building & operating highly reliable distributed systems
Proficient in using continuous integration and continuous deployment technologies: Github Actions, ArgoCD
Experience with public cloud (AWS, GCP, Azure) services and technologies
Hands-on experience with observability stack (metrics, logs, traces) such as Grafana, Prometheus, Thanos
Experience with agile software development practices including JIRA, peer reviews, Git, CI/CD
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills to troubleshoot and resolve distributed system issues
Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey findings, recommendations, and technical details to various stakeholders
Bachelor's degree in computer science or related technical field
Preferred
Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or a related technical field
Excellent coding skills in Golang
Prior experience building a network model or digital twin
Prior experience using AI to make real-time decisions (on the network)
The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:
United States - Dallas Infomart Office DAI : 136,000 - 204,000 USD / Annual
United States - Denver Office DEO : 136,000 - 204,000 USD / Annual
United States - Redwood City Office GHQ : 163,000 - 245,000 USD / Annual
United States - Tampa Office TAO : 136,000 - 204,000 USD / Annual
United States - New York City Office NYO1 : 150,000 - 224,000 USD / Annual
Canada - Toronto Office TRO : 131,000 - 181,000 CAD / 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 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.
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. Canada Core Benefits: - Insurance: You may enroll in healthcare coverage that is designed to complement the provincial healthcare system, along with life, disability and optional benefit plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members. - Retirement: You may also enroll in Equinix-sponsored retirement or savings plans: Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Group Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax-Free Savings Plan (TSFA). - Vacation and Paid Holidays: Equinix offers both vacation and personal time, along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits. Benefits are subject to specific plan or program terms, and to change at Equinix discretion.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.
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Who's Hiring
- CACI International22
- Worldpay11
- Amazon7
- Blue Origin7
- gravitee.io7G
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Electronics & Hardware
- Banking & Financial Services
Senior Software Development Engineer Jobs in Denver: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior software development engineer job in Denver?
Focus your search on Denver's three strongest hiring clusters: the Denver Tech Center for enterprise software and telecom, LoDo and RiNo for cloud-native startups and SaaS companies, and the aerospace and defense corridor near Aurora. Candidates who demonstrate experience with distributed systems, cloud platforms, or embedded software move fastest here. Referrals from Denver's tight-knit tech community carry real weight, so attending local meetups and engaging with Denver Devs or similar groups gives a practical edge.
Which companies hire senior software development engineers in Denver?
Companies currently hiring senior software development engineers in Denver include CACI International, Worldpay, and Amazon, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Denver's market includes a healthy mix of large enterprise employers, aerospace and defense contractors, and venture-backed SaaS companies that have established engineering hubs here over the past decade.
Are there remote senior software development engineer jobs in Denver?
Yes, senior software development engineering is among the most remote-compatible technical roles, since the core work involves code, architecture reviews, and collaboration tools rather than physical presence. About 78% of senior software development engineer openings tied to Denver are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how strongly distributed-team culture has taken hold in the city's SaaS and cloud sectors. Fully on-site positions are most common in aerospace, defense, and fintech firms that require security clearances or handle regulated data.
How can I get a senior software development engineer job in Denver with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Denver is landing a mid-level software engineer role at one of the city's many SaaS or cloud companies in the Denver Tech Center or RiNo, then building toward the senior title through demonstrated ownership of features and mentorship. Denver's startup scene also hires engineers earlier into leadership than large enterprises do. Completing a project portfolio that reflects cloud-native or API development, which matches what most Denver employers prioritize, is a concrete way to stand out for step-up opportunities.
Which industries hire the most senior software development engineers in Denver?
Most senior software development engineer openings in Denver sit in Technology & Software, Electronics & Hardware, and Banking & Financial Services, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Denver's combination of a mature aerospace and defense industry, a rapidly growing cloud software ecosystem, and a significant telecom presence has made it one of the more diversified engineering markets in the Mountain West.
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