Sr Software Engineer

At F5, we strive to bring a better digital world to life. Our teams empower organizations across the globe to create, secure, and run applications that enhance how we experience our evolving digital world. We are passionate about cybersecurity, from protecting consumers from fraud to enabling companies to focus on innovation. 
 

Everything we do centers around people. That means we obsess over how to make the lives of our customers, and their customers, better. And it means we prioritize a diverse F5 community where each individual can thrive.

We are looking for a talented Sr. Engineer to contribute to the design and development of GSLB on BIGIP-Next, which is crucial for delivering and securing application traffic across various environments, including on-premises, colocation facilities, cloud, and edge solutions. This role will involve working on both tactical and strategic initiatives, utilizing advanced technologies including Generative AI to enhance our GSLB capabilities. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong technical skills, collaboration abilities, and a passion for building robust software systems.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Technical Development: Collaborate with the engineering team to design, implement, and maintain high-quality software components for GSLB on BIGIP-Next.
• Project Involvement: Contribute to engineering projects from conception through implementation, ensuring alignment with technical and business requirements.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Product Management and Customer Support, to deliver product features and enhancements effectively.
• Code Quality: Participate in code reviews, adhering to coding standards and best practices to ensure high-quality code.
• Testing and Documentation: Write unit tests and documentation to support software components, ensuring reliability and maintainability.
• Mentorship: Provide guidance to junior team members, fostering a collaborative environment focused on learning and growth.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Assist in gathering requirements from customers and stakeholders, providing input on potential solutions and improvements.
• Research and Innovation: Stay updated on emerging technologies and methodologies, contributing ideas for product enhancements and process improvements.
• Ethics and Compliance: Uphold the company's Business Code of Ethics and report any violations or concerns promptly.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Technical Proficiency: Strong understanding of vertical stack technologies, with experience in developing complex software systems.
• Cloud Technologies: Hands-on experience with cloud technology and deployments, emphasizing scalability and performance.
• Networking Protocols: Familiarity with L2-L4 network protocols and system programming, contributing to efficient GSLB operations.
• DNS and Global Traffic Management: Knowledge of DNS and global traffic management technologies to support effective application traffic routing and load balancing.
• Software Engineering Practices: Proficiency in software engineering methodologies and practices throughout the software development lifecycle, including coding standards, code reviews, CI/CD, testing, and operations.
• Agile Methodology: Experience working in Agile software development environments, promoting iterative progress and adaptability.
• Problem Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to address technical challenges effectively.
• Collaboration: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-performance environment while collaborating with diverse teams.
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts clearly to various stakeholders.
• Written Communication: Demonstrated excellence in written communication, ensuring clarity in documentation and technical reports.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Typically requires a minimum of 8-10 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 5-8 years with a Master's degree; or equivalent experience.
• Education: A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
• Travel: Willingness to travel periodically as required for project engagements and customer interactions.

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The Job Description is intended to be a general representation of the responsibilities and requirements of the job. However, the description may not be all-inclusive, and responsibilities and requirements are subject to change.

F5 maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, geographic locations, and market conditions, as well as to reflect F5’s differing products, industries, and lines of business. The pay range referenced is as of the time of the job posting and is subject to change.

You may also be offered incentive compensation, bonus, restricted stock units, and benefits. More details about F5’s benefits can be found at the following link: https://www.f5.com/company/careers/benefits. F5 reserves the right to change or terminate any benefit plan without notice. 

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