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Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company. We interconnect industry-leading organizations such as finance, manufacturing, retail, transportation, government, healthcare and education across a digital-first world. Business leaders harness our trusted global platform to bring together and interconnect the foundational infrastructure that powers their success—sustainably and securely. Founded in Silicon Valley in 1998 as a vendor-neutral multitenant data center provider where leading networks come together to securely connect networks and share data traffic, we chose a name that reflected the company’s focus on EQUality, Neutrality and Internet eXchange—Equinix. read more
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PARTICIPANTS
329
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RATINGS
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Equinix Company Culture

Equinix Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
Choice Employer
A+
4.6/5

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

Equinix CEO

Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Adaire Fox Martin Equinix's CEO
Adaire Fox Martin
85 /100

Diversity at Equinix

Top 30%Top 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B

Diverse employees at Equinix have rated Team, CEO Rating, and Manager as the highest categories they have scored

Women at Equinix

Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
A+

Women at Equinix have rated Meetings, Happiness, and Team as the highest categories they have scored

Equinix eNPS

Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"
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Recommend to a Friend?

38

Equinix employees are 38% more likely to recommend Equinix as a great place to work

56%Promoters
26%Passives
18%Detractors

Working at Equinix

Working at Equinix is rated highly by 329 employees, across various culture dimensions. Equinix employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Executive Team, and Leadership categories, putting Equinix’s culture in the Top 5% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 25% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at Equinix was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at Equinix

A+

Overall Company Culture at Equinix is rated A+

Last updated 19 days ago

Top
5%

Equinix ranks in the Top 5% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Overall Company Culture Score by Department

This graph details how each department scores their Overall Company Culture

Results from 329 Employees

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HR
95
HR95
Sales
91
Sales91
Operations
83
Operations83
Customer Support
77
Customer Support77
IT
73
IT73
Product
66
Product66
Engineering
62
Engineering62
Finance
62
Finance62

Equinix Employee Reviews

Out of 162 Equinix employee reviews, 87% were positive. The remaining 13% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Equinix improve their work culture.

87%
13%
Positive Reviews87%
Constructive Feedback13%

Positive Reviews From Equinix Employees

  • What did you like most about the interview process?
    The kindness and knowledge of the company goals and expertise
  • What makes you most happy at work?
    The compassion kindness And support always willing to hwlp
  • What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?
    Companionship and support with any thing you need

Constructive Feedback From Equinix Employees

  • What needs to change to make the company culture better?
    Promotions, Training and making sure people have adequate time for personal. Only if you are a brownnose will you get considered for promotions, paid training to hold certifications. Oh and if you get sick, it comes out of your PTO balance so never get sick or you won't have time left to vacation
  • What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?
    Check the ego at the door, especially the one's who act like they know it all.
  • What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?
    Take accountability of the work instead of escaping.

Equinix Company Information

Equinix Company Overview

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company. We interconnect industry-leading organizations such as finance, manufacturing, retail, transportation, government, healthcare and education across a digital-first world. Business leaders harness our trusted global platform to bring together and interconnect the foundational infrastructure that powers their success—sustainably and securely. Founded in Silicon Valley in 1998 as a vendor-neutral multitenant data center provider where leading networks come together to securely connect networks and share data traffic, we chose a name that reflected the company’s focus on EQUality, Neutrality and Internet eXchange—Equinix.

Equinix was founded in 1998 and its current CEO is Adaire Fox Martin. Since its inception 28 years ago, Equinix has grown to 13000 employees.

Equinix Mission, Vision & Values

Equinix Mission Statement

"Our mission is simple — to help you accelerate innovation. Through Platform Equinix and our powerful interconnections, we deliver seamless experiences all over the world — simply, sustainably and securely. Let’s continue to build the digital future together, let’s push boundaries, break down barriers and inspire innovations like never before." Adaire Fox Martin Chief Executive Officer and President

Equinix Vision Statement

To meet our customers’ evolving needs and help them gain the most traction from the technology trends underway, we envision a future in which digital leaders assemble infrastructure in minutes, anywhere in the world, on demand from an ecosystem of providers.

Equinix Values

  • Open your mind, open your heart
  • Find a better way
  • Keep your promises
  • Keep growing
  • Be an energy supplier
  • Put we before me
  • Serve others
  • Speak up, step up

Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at Equinix

We believe in a future of possibility. One where the planet is healthy, global communities thrive and every business leads with integrity. We imagine what could be in all that we do, then ask, “What can we do to make our vision reality?”.

At Equinix, we dream, then do.

To enable the sustainable growth of the digital economy, we must develop and implement innovative solutions for global and local environmental challenges. We are the leading stewards of digital infrastructure, setting high standards for our industry across all aspects of our footprint, including climate impact, water usage, circularity, land utilization, and biodiversity.

The Equinix Foundation
We established the Equinix Foundation in 2022 to expand equitable access to technology, education and skills in today’s digital world. The vision of the Foundation is a more accessible, equitable and interconnected digital future for everyone, everywhere.

The Foundation leverages company expertise to make strategic philanthropic investments, mobilize the passions of Equinix employees and amplify our impact in the communities where Equinix operates. The Foundation provides funding and facilitates Equinix employee volunteer support primarily to organizations working to advance digital inclusion and drive environmental sustainability. It also funds the Equinix Employee Matching Gifts Program, the Equinix Employee Relief Fund and crisis response donations.

The Foundation funded 13 grant partners for a total of US$782,083 in grant funding during its first full year of operation.

Headquarter1 Lagoon Dr
Redwood City, CA 94065
United States of America
Websitewww.equinix.com
Founding Date1998
Tel1-800-322-9280
Company StatusPublic
StockEQIX
Jobscareers.equinix.com/homepage
Social Sites

Equinix Competitors

Equinix competitors include Rackspace Technology, Digital Realty Trust, Coresite, and Verizon. Equinix ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Equinix compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

  1. #1
    Equinix's Logo
    Equinix
    4.6/5
  2. #2
    Rackspace Technology's Logo
    Rackspace Technology
    4.5/5
  3. #3
    Digital Realty Trust's Logo
    Digital Realty Trust
    4.3/5
  4. #4
    Coresite's Logo
    Coresite
    3.9/5
  5. #5
    Verizon's Logo
    Verizon
    3.8/5

Equinix Employees

Equinix has 13000 employees. 329 employees at Equinix have reviewed Equinix across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 19 days ago.

Overall, the 329 Equinix employees give their leadership a grade of A+, or Top 5% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at Equinix are pleased with their total compensation at Equinix, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at Equinix are pleased with their team. 329 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A-. The majority believe the meetings at Equinix are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at Equinix believe the environment at Equinix is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Equinix is comfortably fast. About 59% of the employees at Equinix work 8 hours or less, while 9% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.

Overall, the employees at Equinix are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Equinix employees generally work 9.1 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Equinix report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
79% of Equinix employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Equinix employees most often take 20-30 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
71% of Equinix employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Equinix employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a month
Feedback
A Day in the Life
86% of Equinix employees call their work environment positive
Environment

Joining Equinix - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Equinix is that the company was prepared on their first day. Equinix employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 100% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.

Equinix KPIs and OKRs

At Equinix 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Equinix's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 5 Equinix employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 4 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes80%
No20%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes100%
No0%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

Equinix CEO & Leadership

Equinix CEO - Adaire Fox Martin

Adaire Fox Martin Equinix's CEO
85 /100

Equinix’s CEO Adaire Fox Martin started in this role in 2024. Adaire’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 5% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in San Francisco. Equinix’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees in the HR department, employees in the Sales department, and Caucasian employees. However, employees in the Product department, employees identified with Other ethnicities, and employees with 1 to 3 Years experience have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Equinix’s competitors, Adaire Fox Martin ranks right above Digital Realty Trust CEO A. William Stein. Under Fox Martin’s leadership, Equinix employee respondents are most happy about their Executive Team and the company’s Leadership. Office Culture and Professional Development are two areas, according to respondents, where Equinix could stand to see real improvement.

Equinix Leadership

The Equinix Executive Team is rated an “A+” and led by CEO Adaire Fox Martin, Head of Global Operations Raouf Abdel, and Chief Product Officer Brian J. Lillie

  • Adaire Fox Martin  CEO / President

    Adaire Fox Martin CEO / President

    Adaire Fox Martin serves as the CEO / President of Equinix.

  • Raouf Abdel Head of Global Operations

    Mr. Raouf F. Abdel serves as Head of Global Operations of Equinix, Inc. (REIT) and Equinix, Inc. He co-founded OpTerra... read more

  • Brian J. Lillie Chief Product Officer

    Mr. Brian J. Lillie has been Chief Product Officer of Equinix, Inc. (REIT) since October 01, 2017. He served as its... read more

  • Laura Ortman Chief Customer Officer

    Ms. Laura Ortman serves as Chief Customer Officer of Equinix, Inc. (REIT) and Equinix, Inc. since January 2017. She has... read more

  • Andreas Kaehmer Director, Global Marketing Operations & Chief of Staff, Marketing Strategy and Operations

    Andreas Kaehmer serves as the Director, Global Marketing Operations & Chief of Staff, Marketing Strategy and Operations... read more

  • David Wilson VP Global Financial Operations

    David Wilson serves as the VP Global Financial Operations of Equinix.

  • Jodi Baumann Vice President Corporate Communications

    Jodi Baumann serves as the Vice President Corporate Communications of Equinix. Jodi started at Equinix in January of... read more

  • Mark Adams Chief Development Officer

    Mark Adams serves as the Chief Development Officer of Equinix. Mark started at Equinix in July of 2008. Mark currently... read more

  • Keith Taylor Chief Financial Officer

    Keith Taylor serves as the Chief Financial Officer of Equinix. Keith started at Equinix in February of 1999. Keith... read more

Equinix Salaries

How much does Equinix pay?

How much do people at Equinix get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Equinix is $150,531, or $72 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $153,336, or $73 per hour.

At Equinix, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $254,742 annually and the lowest is an Office Manager at $59,711 annually. Average Equinix salaries by department include: Customer Support at $111,813, Engineering at $161,882, Design at $135,705, and Admin at $86,931. Half of Equinix salaries are above $153,336.

112 employees at Equinix rank their Compensation in the Top 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 338 ratings) while 108 employees at Equinix rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 110 ratings).

Salaries contributed from Equinix employees include job titles like Director of Engineering, Data Scientist, Senior Product Manager, and Senior Marketing Manager. Comparably data has a total of 3 salary records from Equinix employees.

Last updated a month ago.

1st Percentile
$89k
$89k1st Percentile
17th Percentile
$120k
$120k17th Percentile
33rd Percentile
$148k
$148k33rd Percentile
50th Percentile
$208k
$208k50th Percentile
67th Percentile
$255k
$255k67th Percentile
83rd Percentile
$306k
$306k83rd Percentile
100th Percentile
$317k
$317k100th Percentile
$150,531*
Average Compensation
$153,336*
Median Compensation

* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

Equinix Salaries by City

Equinix Salaries by Department

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Diversity & Inclusion at Equinix

Diverse employees at Equinix score the company 71/100 across various culture categories, placing Equinix in the Top 30% of companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Equinix across various culture dimensions.

Equinix Employee Connection Networks,,Equinix’s employee resource groups, known as our Equinix Employee Connection Networks (EECNs), are internal community groups open to all employees and are formed around an identity that is historically marginalized or shares unique challenges. They enhance employees' experiences, foster inclusion, promote cultural awareness and strengthen the business.,,One of the most sustainable modes of inspiring connection within local communities and attracting talent is through our nine Equinix Employee Connection Networks. They are integral to how we do business.,,What is an Equinix Employee Connection Network?,,The power of Equinix’s Employee Connection Networks lies in the name—employees brought together in meaningful ways to strengthen the business and the employee experience. EECNs are at both the leading edge and behind-the-scenes advocating, advising, and pushing for accountability and change. They are integral to how Equinix does business and how employees can say, “I’m safe, I belong, and I matter.”  ,,All our EECNs are employee-led and are created around an identity or community that is underrepresented at Equinix, has faced historical discrimination, or shares unique challenges. Every EECN is open to all employees – including those who identify with the EECN community or are allies – no matter where they are in their journey.,,Equinix’s goal of being a company that enriches work, life, and the planet is bolstered by our EECNs. We are grateful for their passion and commitment.,,BlackConnect,Expand | Empower | Elevate ,,The mission of BlackConnect is to increase Equinix's inclusion, innovation, and impact by expanding, empowering, and elevating Black employees and our allies around the globe.,,ConnectAbilities,Educate | Empower | Embrace,,Equinix ConnectAbilities seeks to foster an inclusive environment for colleagues of all abilities. They empower the disability, chronic illness, neurodivergent, and caregiver communities to realize their full potential by advocating to remove barriers while supporting creative new approaches to work.?,,FaithConnect,Invite | Learn | Respect,,FaithConnect’s mission is to inspire a culture of learning and respect for all faiths, non-faiths and worldviews in the workplace. Through educational events and initiatives, FaithConnect strives to lay a foundation of belonging and holistic wellbeing at Equinix. By celebrating spiritual diversity, employees can bring their whole authentic self to work—faith, non-faith, worldviews and all.,,GenteConnect,Encourage | Develop | Enhance,,GenteConnect? exists to promote Hispanic and Latino languages, culture, and heritage and has a mission to increase the diversity, inclusion, innovation, and business impact of Equinix by expanding, empowering, and elevating Latino/Hispanic employees alongside allies around the globe. ,,interASIANconnect,Inspire | Celebrate | Elevate,,interASIANconnect’s mission is to unite the experiences, perspectives and voices of employees who identify as being a part of the pan-Asian (East Asian, South Asian, Southeast Asian and Middle East) and Pacific Islander diaspora and allies, at Equinix, to inspire community outreach and personal growth, celebrate cultural diversity & inclusion, and elevate leaders for career development and advancement to further the business impact and reach of Equinix.,,PrideConnect,Engage | Advocate | Partner,,Equinix PrideConnect creates a supportive, positive space for dialogue, learning and allyship. Our goal is to bring people together to connect, have conversations and learn from each other and to ensure that Equinix is a leading employer for the LGBTQ community.,,ProfessionalsConnect,Belong | Invest | Develop,,Equinix ProfessionalsConnect fosters an environment where all employees can share, belong and be recognized as their career progresses. Through generational diversity, we aim to provide a platform for individuals to broaden their networks, learn from their colleagues, and invest in their development at different stages of their career journey.,,VetConnect,Belong | Unite | Empower,,VetConnect’s mission is to create a space for those with military ties to feel safe and belong while uniting resources for the continued empowerment and improvement through all functions, whether personally or professionally.,,WomenConnect,Promote | Connect | Empower,,The Equinix Women Leaders Network (EWLN) is a network of women pursuing growth, visibility and opportunities to increase business impact. 

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women 95/100
Department - HR
Men 94/100
Tenure - Less Than 1 Year
Diverse Employees 72/100
Department - IT

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women 74/100
Department - Product
Men 62/100
Department - Engineering
Diverse Employees 63/100
Tenure - 2 to 5 Years

Equinix Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

  • PTO / Vacation Policy
  • Paid Holidays
  • Maternity / Paternity Leave

Financial Benefits

  • 401K / Retirement Plan
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Office Perks

  • Free Food

Equinix PTO

Equinix's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. Paid Time Off is Equinix's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 50% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Equinix's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time0%
Vacation Policy50%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution50%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No100%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo0%
$1500 - $2500/mo0%
$1000 -$1500/mo0%
$500 -$1000/mo50%
Less than $500/mo50%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

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H1B Visa

In 2019, Equinix applied for 96 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 98% were approved.

Work Permit Application Outcome

Equinix has a total of 13000 employees

96
Total Applied
  • 98% Granted (94 out of 96)
  • 0% Denied ( out of 96)
  • 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 96)
  • 2% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (2 out of 96)

This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data

Let Equinix Know You Want To Work There

Overview of Candidates Interested in Equinix on Comparably

Candidates By Department

IT
25%
Sales
25%
Customer Support
17%
Engineering
8%
Marketing
8%
Other
17%

Candidates By Location

Atlanta
8%
Clearwater
8%
Natick
8%
Redondo Beach
8%
Herndon
8%
Other
58%

Frequently Asked Questions regarding Equinix

What is Equinix address?

Equinix location is at 1 Lagoon Dr

Who is the CEO of Equinix?

Equinix CEO is Adaire Fox Martin, their score by employees is 85

What is Equinix eNPS?

The eNPS for Equinix is 38

What is Equinix revenue?

Equinix revenue is $4B

What is the salary for Social Media Manager in Equinix?

Social Media Manager average salary in the US is 80k

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