Head Of Engineering – Quality As A Service Director

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 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 looking for a visionary and execution-focused Head of Engineering for Quality as a Service to lead the development of quality platforms automation frameworks and services that embed quality throughout the software lifecycle This role is responsible for building reusable tools self-service testing capabilities and actionable quality insights that help teams take ownership of product excellence at scale You ll partner closely with product developer experience SRE and platform teams to shift quality left reduce release risk and accelerate delivery Responsibilities Lead the engineering organization responsible for QaaS platforms test automation tooling CI CD quality gates and quality observability Define and execute a strategic roadmap to deliver scalable developer-friendly quality services that support unit integration performance and end-to-end testing Champion quality as code and testability as a feature principles across engineering Build platform capabilities such as test orchestration test data management synthetic monitoring and fault injection Drive initiatives that provide engineering teams with visibility into quality metrics e g flakiness coverage pass rates and integrate them into daily workflows Partner with engineering leadership to define quality SLAs and automate enforcement through CI CD Cultivate a culture of ownership accountability and continuous improvement around product quality Qualifications 12 years of experience in software engineering or quality engineering with 7 years in technical leadership or platform engineering roles Proven experience building internal tools or platforms focused on test automation quality engineering or developer enablement Deep understanding of CI CD systems test frameworks e g Jest JUnit Cypress Playwright and modern SDLC practices Strong background in observability metrics and feedback loops related to test health and software reliability Excellent collaboration and communication skills with the ability to influence quality strategy across product and engineering A mindset that balances technical rigor with pragmatism enabling teams to move fast without sacrificing stability The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is locations are United States - Dallas Infomart Office DAI 202 000 - 304 000 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 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