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Product software engineers are among the most consistently sponsored roles in the U.S. tech industry. Companies regularly file H-1B visa, O-1 visa, and L-1 visa petitions for this title, and the specialty occupation standard is well-established for engineering roles requiring a computer science or related degree. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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- JR-163465
- Hybrid
- Dallas
- 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 tech thinkers and future builders turn bold ideas into breakthrough experiences, we welcome your unique perspective. 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
We are seeking a highly skilled & motivated Staff Engineer to join our Network Platform Engineering (NPE) team. In this role, you will support the certification and validation of Network Operating Systems (NOS), Fabric interconnection/IX features & new product features before production deployment. You will build and maintain staging topologies, execute structured test plans, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure network reliability and performance.
This is an individual contributor role at the intersection of Network infrastructure & software engineering. You will work closely with Senior Staff and Principal Engineers, as well as Product, Engineering, Operations, and Observability teams, to contribute to the velocity and quality of network certification and deployment pipelines.
This role requires solid networking fundamentals, hands-on lab experience, willingness to own technical problems end-to-end, and a continuous drive to develop in depth network technologies and automation.
Responsibilities
- NOS & Feature Certification: Execute and document test plans to certify new NOS releases, Fabric interconnection & new product features before production deployment under the guidance of senior engineers
- Lab Environment Management: Build and maintain staging environments that replicate service provider and data center topologies for testing purposes
- Regression & Scale/Performance Testing: Conduct interoperability, scalability, and high-availability testing across multi-vendor environments
- Vendor Liaison: Collaborate with network vendors to track and validate software bug fixes, validate hotfixes, escalating complex issues to senior team members
- Production Readiness: Contribute to deployment playbooks and rollback strategies alongside production engineering teams
- Feature Research & Evaluation: Assist in evaluating emerging network technologies and vendor features ahead of production integration
Network Engineering & Automation
- Contribute to the design and implementation of network infrastructure solutions spanning Layers 1–3, in a scalable and reliable manner
- Develop and execute test plans to validate architectural designs, NOS features, and customer use cases in lab environment
- Demonstrate solid understanding of service provider and DC networking technologies including BGP (iBGP/eBGP, policies, RR), MPLS, EVPN, IS-IS, OSPF, and Segment Routing, QoS in multi-vendor environments
- Working knowledge of technologies such as VXLAN, EPL, EVPL, EPLAN, EVPLAN, ETREE in multi-vendor environments
- Configure, operate, and troubleshoot hardware and NOS platforms including Nokia, Juniper, Cisco, and Arrcus
- Develop and maintain automation scripts and tools to improve efficiency of certification and test workflows
Qualifications
Required Expertise
- 5+ years of experience in Network Engineering and Automation
- Solid understanding of OSI layers; hands-on experience with routing and switching in multi-vendor environments (Required)
- Proficiency in service provider and data center networking protocols
- Routing: BGP (iBGP/eBGP, route policies, communities), OSPF, IS-IS
- MPLS: LDP, RSVP-TE, Segment Routing (SR-MPLS, SRv6)
- Overlay/Underlay: VXLAN, EVPN, L3VPN, L2VPN
- Network virtualization: CNF, VNF, SR-IOV, DPDK
- Networking Vendors: Nokia, Juniper, Cisco, Arrcus
- Familiarity with network test equipment and traffic generators (e.g., Spirent, Keysight/Ixia, IPerf, TRex)
- Good programming proficiency in network automation tools (e.g., Python, Ansible, Netmiko, REST API) and programmatic interfaces (NETCONF, RESTCONF, gNMI)
- Familiarity with deploying, testing, and troubleshooting network features within Docker container and Kubernetes (K8s) clusters
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub, GitHub Actions, Jenkins) and DevOps best practices
- Basic familiarity with hybrid cloud architecture and AWS networking services (VPC, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect) is a plus
- Exposure to AI/ML tools and LLMs for test automation, log analysis, or anomaly detection is a plus
- Relevant industry certifications (e.g., Cisco CCNA/CCNP, Juniper JNCIP, AWS SA) are a plus
The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:
United States - Dallas Infomart Office DAI : 118,000 - 176,000 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 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.
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.
Network Engineer, Product Software
- JR-163465
- Hybrid
- Dallas
- 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 tech thinkers and future builders turn bold ideas into breakthrough experiences, we welcome your unique perspective. 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
We are seeking a highly skilled & motivated Staff Engineer to join our Network Platform Engineering (NPE) team. In this role, you will support the certification and validation of Network Operating Systems (NOS), Fabric interconnection/IX features & new product features before production deployment. You will build and maintain staging topologies, execute structured test plans, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure network reliability and performance.
This is an individual contributor role at the intersection of Network infrastructure & software engineering. You will work closely with Senior Staff and Principal Engineers, as well as Product, Engineering, Operations, and Observability teams, to contribute to the velocity and quality of network certification and deployment pipelines.
This role requires solid networking fundamentals, hands-on lab experience, willingness to own technical problems end-to-end, and a continuous drive to develop in depth network technologies and automation.
Responsibilities
- NOS & Feature Certification: Execute and document test plans to certify new NOS releases, Fabric interconnection & new product features before production deployment under the guidance of senior engineers
- Lab Environment Management: Build and maintain staging environments that replicate service provider and data center topologies for testing purposes
- Regression & Scale/Performance Testing: Conduct interoperability, scalability, and high-availability testing across multi-vendor environments
- Vendor Liaison: Collaborate with network vendors to track and validate software bug fixes, validate hotfixes, escalating complex issues to senior team members
- Production Readiness: Contribute to deployment playbooks and rollback strategies alongside production engineering teams
- Feature Research & Evaluation: Assist in evaluating emerging network technologies and vendor features ahead of production integration
Network Engineering & Automation
- Contribute to the design and implementation of network infrastructure solutions spanning Layers 1–3, in a scalable and reliable manner
- Develop and execute test plans to validate architectural designs, NOS features, and customer use cases in lab environment
- Demonstrate solid understanding of service provider and DC networking technologies including BGP (iBGP/eBGP, policies, RR), MPLS, EVPN, IS-IS, OSPF, and Segment Routing, QoS in multi-vendor environments
- Working knowledge of technologies such as VXLAN, EPL, EVPL, EPLAN, EVPLAN, ETREE in multi-vendor environments
- Configure, operate, and troubleshoot hardware and NOS platforms including Nokia, Juniper, Cisco, and Arrcus
- Develop and maintain automation scripts and tools to improve efficiency of certification and test workflows
Qualifications
Required Expertise
- 5+ years of experience in Network Engineering and Automation
- Solid understanding of OSI layers; hands-on experience with routing and switching in multi-vendor environments (Required)
- Proficiency in service provider and data center networking protocols
- Routing: BGP (iBGP/eBGP, route policies, communities), OSPF, IS-IS
- MPLS: LDP, RSVP-TE, Segment Routing (SR-MPLS, SRv6)
- Overlay/Underlay: VXLAN, EVPN, L3VPN, L2VPN
- Network virtualization: CNF, VNF, SR-IOV, DPDK
- Networking Vendors: Nokia, Juniper, Cisco, Arrcus
- Familiarity with network test equipment and traffic generators (e.g., Spirent, Keysight/Ixia, IPerf, TRex)
- Good programming proficiency in network automation tools (e.g., Python, Ansible, Netmiko, REST API) and programmatic interfaces (NETCONF, RESTCONF, gNMI)
- Familiarity with deploying, testing, and troubleshooting network features within Docker container and Kubernetes (K8s) clusters
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub, GitHub Actions, Jenkins) and DevOps best practices
- Basic familiarity with hybrid cloud architecture and AWS networking services (VPC, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect) is a plus
- Exposure to AI/ML tools and LLMs for test automation, log analysis, or anomaly detection is a plus
- Relevant industry certifications (e.g., Cisco CCNA/CCNP, Juniper JNCIP, AWS SA) are a plus
The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:
United States - Dallas Infomart Office DAI : 118,000 - 176,000 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 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.
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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Product Software Engineer
Target companies with H-1B filing history
Employers who have sponsored product engineers before are far more likely to do it again. DOL disclosure data shows repeat filers in this role across fintech, SaaS, and enterprise software. Prioritize those companies in your search.
Confirm the role requires a specific degree
H-1B approval depends on the job qualifying as a specialty occupation. Listings that require a bachelor's in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field are stronger candidates than roles accepting any technical degree.
Raise the O-1A if you have strong credentials
Product engineers with open-source contributions, published work, conference talks, or recognition from industry organizations may qualify for an O-1A. It bypasses the H-1B lottery entirely and has no annual cap or nationality restrictions.
Understand your OPT and STEM OPT window
Computer science and software engineering degrees typically qualify for 24-month STEM OPT extensions, giving you up to three years of work authorization post-graduation. Use that runway strategically to find a sponsor before your status expires.
Apply to mid-size companies as well as large tech
Large tech firms sponsor frequently, but mid-size SaaS and product companies also file consistently and often move faster. Smaller applicant pools at these employers can mean a more direct hiring process and faster sponsorship decisions.
Get the LCA stage right before your interview
Your employer files a Labor Condition Application before submitting your H-1B petition. Understanding this step helps you ask the right questions during hiring conversations and signals to employers that you're informed about the process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do product software engineer roles commonly qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes. Software engineering is one of the most consistently approved specialty occupation categories under the H-1B visa. USCIS has a long history of approving petitions for product engineers, particularly when the role requires a bachelor's or higher in computer science, software engineering, or a directly related technical field. Generic degree requirements like 'any engineering discipline' can sometimes complicate approval, so the specific degree language in the job description matters.
What visa options exist beyond the H-1B for this role?
The L-1B intracompany transfer is an option if you're already employed abroad by a multinational and moving to a U.S. office. The O-1A applies if you have demonstrated extraordinary ability through awards, publications, or significant contributions to your field. Australians may qualify for the E-3 visa, which has no lottery. Canadians and Mexicans can explore the TN visa under the engineer category. Each path has different eligibility rules and timelines worth evaluating against your situation.
Does my degree field affect H-1B approval for a product software engineer role?
It does. USCIS looks for a direct connection between your degree and the job duties. A computer science, software engineering, or information systems degree is the cleanest path. Degrees in adjacent fields like mathematics or electrical engineering are often accepted when the job description emphasizes engineering fundamentals. Unrelated degrees create more risk of an RFE even if you have years of relevant experience, so the match between your credential and the role description is worth reviewing before applying.
Where can I find product software engineer jobs that offer visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this. Every listing on the platform is from an employer with a documented H-1B or other visa sponsorship history, so you're not wasting time on roles that won't move forward once sponsorship comes up. You can filter by visa type, location, and job category to find product engineering roles matched to your immigration situation.
Can a product software engineer on OPT apply for H-1B cap-subject petitions?
Yes, and timing is critical. USCIS opens H-1B registration in March each year for an October 1 start date. If you're on OPT and your employer wants to sponsor you, they register during that window, and if selected in the lottery, file the full petition. If you have a STEM OPT extension, you have up to three years of post-graduation work authorization, which gives you multiple lottery cycles to secure selection before your status expires.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Product Software Engineer jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.