Engineering Manager Distributed Cloud jobs at F5 in United States, San Jose
F5 Sr Manager Engineering United States, California, San Jose
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Engineering Sr Manager, Distributed Cloud
In this role, you will guide a team of talented engineers responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining distributed, cloud-native systems that power our customers’ most critical applications. You will foster a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and innovation while ensuring delivery of secure, scalable, and reliable services.
What You’ll Do
- Lead, mentor, and grow a team of software engineers working on F5’s Distributed Cloud platform.
- Partner with Product Management, Architecture, and other engineering teams to define priorities, scope projects, and deliver high-impact features.
- Drive the design, implementation, and operation of large-scale, distributed, cloud-native services across multi-cloud and edge environments.
- Champion engineering best practices, including CI/CD, test automation, observability, and operational excellence.
- Ensure security, scalability, and resilience are core considerations in all deliverables.
- Support career growth through regular feedback, coaching, and opportunities for skill development.
- Collaborate with other leaders to improve cross-team processes and ensure smooth integration of services within the broader platform.
- Participate in architectural discussions and contribute to long-term technical vision for the Distributed Cloud.
What You’ll Bring
- 10+ years of professional software engineering experience, including 5+ years in a technical leadership or engineering management role.
- Proven success delivering complex, distributed systems in production, ideally in SaaS or cloud environments.
- Strong technical foundation in areas such as Kubernetes, microservices, networking, and cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Experience with Go, Python, Java, or similar languages.
- Familiarity with observability, monitoring, and incident response in large-scale systems.
- Ability to work cross-functionally and align technical priorities with business goals.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills, with a passion for growing and empowering engineers.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
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.
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.
The annual base pay for this position is: $216,800.00 - $325,200.00These jobs might be a good fit
F5 Senior Pricing Manager Hybrid - San Jose United States, California, San Jose
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Key Responsibilities
Develop and refine pricing frameworks and models for hardware, software, cloud, and managed security services to balance competitiveness and profitability
Process and analyze large volumes of structured and unstructured data on competitors, market and business using a combination of statistical analysis, predictive modeling, ML/AI, elasticity, and scenario planning to develop actionable insights and evaluate trade-offs in support of strategic decisions
Analyze competitive pricing, industry trends, and customer segmentation to inform go-to-market and monetization strategies
Establish KPIs, dashboards and visualization using tools like Tableau or Power BI to track pricing performance, margin impacts, and customer behavior; identify opportunities for continuous improvement
Partner and act as a trusted adviser to Product Management, Marketing, Finance, and Revenue Operations in aligning pricing strategies with business objectives and new product launches.
Required:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics or a related field.
7+ years of experience in Pricing analytics, revenue management, or business strategy in Enterprise infrastructure or security hardware and software
Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with proficiency in SQL, Excel, and statistical tools (e.g., Python, R, Power BI, or Tableau)
Proven ability to manage complex pricing models and communicate insights to executive leadership
Experience partnering cross-functionally with Sales, Product, and Finance teams
Preferred:
MBA or advanced degree in a quantitative or business discipline
Experience with subscription-based, usage-based and perpetual pricing models, channel and buying programs for Enterprise customers
Familiarity with enterprise technology infrastructure and cybersecurity markets
The annual base pay for this position is: $163, 200.00 - $244,800.00
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.
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F5 Principal Product Manager United States, California, San Jose
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The Role
As Principal Product Manager for NGINX,be a key player in shaping how NGINX grows. Working side-by-side with the Director of Product Management,shape and execute theNGINX product. Yourinfluence will extend across refining market approachesbe instrumental in accelerating the adoption ofcloud-native architectures,
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ey Responsibilities
Refine and articulatea clear product vision and strategy for NGINX Open Source and Plus, ensuring alignment with market trends, customer needs, and organizationalobjectives
Develop andmaintaindetailedproduct roadmaps
Partner withmarketing and sales teamsto position NGINX as a keycomponentofF5’s Application Delivery and Security Platform (ADSP), crafting compelling narratives for both enterprise and SMB audiences.
nfluenceand informmonetization strategy,identifying
Technical Product Managersandengineering teamsto deliver developer-centric solutions, ensuring feasibility and technical depth.
Build meaningfulrelationships within the NGINXopen sourcecommunity, fostering engagement, extracting insights, and driving growth.
nsuring alignment withcloud nativeecosystems,technologies like Kubernetes, cloud-native tools, and DevOps workflows.
supporting professional development
Act as a trusted advisor to theDirector of Product Management, contributing strategic insights and product recommendations.
Define and track relevantKPIs and success metrics
About You
Strategic yet hands-on, capable of defining a vision while ensuring its execution through practical products and detailed roadmaps.
A natural connector who excels atcollaborating across highly technical and non-technical teams
Detail-oriented but adaptable, ready to shift priorities as needed while still driving toward long-term success.
A strong advocate fordeveloper workflows andopen sourcecommunities
, energized by supporting and mentoring others while contributing to a culture of growth and excellence.
, thriving in fast-paced environments and navigating challenges with a resourceful mindset.
What You Bring
10+ years of product management experiencein the software industry, including a combination ofon-premise, installed, and deployable software.
Strong customer orientation with the ability to listen, organize and champion key initiatives and projects for product development.
enterprise-scale organizations
in cloud-native architectures and tools, including Kubernetes, Docker, Helm, API gateways, and AWS.
Experience defining andmonetizing products, withproficiency
Deep knowledge ofDeveloper Operations (DevOps)andapplication development, with an understanding of developer workflows and tooling.
Experience fostering and engagingdeveloper communities, particularly in the open-source space.
Background working with or competing against technologies such asNGINX(experience with NGINX Plus or Open Source is a plus) and related platforms like Envoy,HAProxy, orTraefik
Deep understanding of web traffic and application infrastructure, technical understanding of modern web standards, protocols and how their use derives value for customers.DNS/HTTP/TLS, WAF/WAAP/authN/Zsecurity technologies, and CI/CD
Demonstrated success managing mature products, balancing innovation with maintenance.
Exceptional collaboration and leadership skills, with a proven ability to mentor and lead diverse teams.
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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.
The annual base pay for this position is: $196,000.00 - $294,000.00These jobs might be a good fit
F5 Director Engineering - Employee Experience United States, California, San Jose
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This role also oversees cross-functional technology capabilities that are foundational to the broader Employee Experience ecosystem, which sits within the Digital organization.You will collaborate closely with leaders across Finance, Procurement, Legal, Compliance, Digital, and People orgs. to ensure our platforms and tools align with business objectivesincrease productivity, and deliver measurable impact. You’ll also play a pivotal role in defining and implementing AI capabilities across the Employee Experience pillar — leveraging intelligent automation, predictive insights, and next-generation employee engagement tools to enable smarter, simpler, connected and frictionless experiences.
Key Responsibilities:
· Actas the strategic technology partner for Finance, Procurement, Legal and Platform Services leadership, translating business objectives into a cohesive technology roadmap.
· Leadthe delivery of technology solutions supporting various functions within the Employee Experience pillar
Oversee theimplementation/optimizationof Oracle EBS, Workday and other critical Finance, HR, Legal technology solutions including services platforms like ServiceNow, integrations platforms.
Lead complex cross-functional transformation initiatives across Finance, Procurement, and Legal Technology to streamline and automate operations and enterprise workflows.
Drive innovation in Enterprise operations, incorporating fintech solutions, intelligent automation, and data-driven insights.
Manage a set of shared services, including UX/UI design, systems integration, security oversight, and environment management.
Qualifications & Experience
10–15+ years of experience in technology leadership roles, with a strong background supporting G&A functions.
Demonstrated success in delivering complex enterprise solutions across G&A landscape (Oracle EBS, Coupa, Workday, ServiceNow, plus any other relevant systems).
Proven success in leading complex, enterprise-wide technology or experience transformation initiatives involving Finance, Legal & People systems.
Knowledge of Workday (and similar HCM platforms).
Strategic thinker with strong systems thinking, program leadership, and change management skills in a global context.
Strong communication skills, and ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
Familiarity with automation and AI/ML applications in service operations (e.g., virtual agents, intelligent routing, predictive support).
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Background in digital transformation and cross-functional program leadership.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field; MBA or advanced degree is a plus.
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.
The annual base pay for this position is: $206,400.00 - $309,600.00These jobs might be a good fit
F5 Sr Director Cloud Product Management United States, California, San Jose
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Objectives of this role include:
plansand delineate business priorities.
Accountable for SaaS strategy and platform releases for scalable, reliable and efficient cloud platform.
Define the principles, guidelines, standards for release planning for cloud platform, including hierarchical backlog prioritization, feature requirements, requests for product enhancements, release governance for content,scheduleand quality.
Translate product strategy into detailed requirements for development by engineering teams resulting in positive outcomes for F5 customers.
Work closely with sales toidentifygrowth opportunities and execute product and GTM initiatives to drive execution against annual plan.
Engage with customers and channel partners to drive adoption of products.
Represent product in quarterly product business reviews, articulating the state of the business and frame initiatives to drive growth.
Collaborate closely with cross functional stakeholders across marketing, support, systems, and commercial models to clearly articulate dependencies and enable aligned execution.
Lead a team of product managers to drive the execution of all processes in the product lifecycle, including product and market research, competitor analysis, planning, positioning, requirements and roadmap development, and product launch of various F5 software products and solutions.
communicationand technical acumen.
Mentoring product managers, guiding them to deliver software releases that align to corporateobjective, meet specifications and is delivered on time.
Represent product area in sales and customer facing forums, including conferences and industry events.
Ability to travel 15-20%
REQUIRED SKILLS EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
“Can do” attitude and passion to make customers and colleagues successful.
track recordas a productmanager leaderwith experience in building and scaling SaaS businesses.
Experience in all phases of product lifecycle management
Demonstrated ability to work across organizational boundaries
Background and experience in networking and security software and services
Solid understanding of cloud/data center networking, application delivery and application security concepts is a plus.
Passion for leading teams and contributing to the career development of individuals.
Ownership mindset with the natural inclinations to take challenges head on and deliver impact.
Ability to straddle across strategy, technicaldepthand execution in product delivery.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
Minimum of aBachelors inengineeringrequired.Graduatedegree in engineering or business is a plus.
10+ years of experience in product management
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.
The annual base pay for this position is: $262,300.00 - $393,500.00These jobs might be a good fit
F5 Engineering Manager Distributed Cloud United States, California, San Jose
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, product growth and scale. As a key technical influencer, you will play a pivotal role in setting thetechnical direction, contributing to major software subsystems, and mentoring other engineers on their technical growth.
Primary Responsibilities:
Delivery Ownership:Ownership ofdeliverableson time with high quality.Workclosely withstakeholders (PLM’s, Architects, Leads)acrossthe organizationto ensure timely& smoothdelivery.
:Plan the tasks, identify priorities,andallocatetothe team.Work with the teamtrackthe progressregularly. Remove blockers for the team.
Regularly assist Architects andPrincipal Engineers, Engineers
Innovative Solutions:Work closely with Architects to devise and developnew solutions, particularly those involving cross-module dependencies.
Product Design Detailing:Regularly detail all aspects of product design, ensuring alignment with the technical architectural framework.
Performance Optimization:Review product architecture, identifying and addressing performance bottlenecks and other systemic limitations.
Act as a managerfor team members, promoting their growth and development within the team.
Translate business requirements into system design strategies, defining high-level functional and physical design elements.
Integration Opportunities:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Technical Proficiency:Strongskills in C/C++/Golang(at least one of these)arenecessary.
Knowledge and experience in internet proxy technologies, Linux systems, and performance engineering is a plus.
Networking background:Well-versed Layer2 – Layer7 networking principles with proficiency in working deeply in L4/L7.
Kubernetes Proficiency:Well-versed in Kubernetes environments, capable of navigating and leveraging their capabilities.
Project Leadership:Capable of delivering projects, with a provenrecord of accomplishmentof leading complex product technologies from concept through release.
Problem-Solving Skills:Exceptional problem-solving and project management skills, thriving in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.
Communication Excellence:
Qualifications:
Typically requires a minimum of 15+ years of related experience with abachelor'sdegree; or 12 years and amaster'sdegree; or a PhD with 9 years’ experience; or equivalent experience.
with Minimum of 4 years of supervision/team leadership role.
Excellent organizational agility and communication skills throughout the organization.
Freedom and Learning:
Benefit from great mentors with solid backgrounds in various areas, eager to contribute to your professional development.
Joina great teamwhereyou willfeel at home from day one, fostering a positive and supportive workplace culture.
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.
The annual base pay for this position is: $173,694.00 - $260,542.00These jobs might be a good fit
F5 Principal Software Engineer Distributed Cloud United States, California, San Jose
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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.
Ram Durairaj
Principal Software Engineer, Distributed Cloud
We’re looking for aPrincipal Software Engineerwho will provide technical vision, leadership, and hands-on expertise to deliver high-scale, high-performance software for our Distributed Cloud Platform.
and has a proven track record of designing, developing, and delivering production-grade cloud services.You’ll collaborate closely with product managers, architects, and engineers across multiple teams to shape the technical direction, ensure architectural integrity, and guide our engineering teams toward building resilient, performant, and secure software.
What You’ll Do
Lead the design and development ofhighly available, distributed services for F5’s Distributed Cloud Platform.
Drive architectural decisions, ensuring scalability, performance, and security across multi-cloud and edge deployments.
Mentor and guide senior and mid-level engineers, promoting engineering excellence and best practices.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including Product, UX, and Site Reliability Engineering—to translate business requirements into robust, maintainable technical solutions.
Evaluate emerging technologies, frameworks, and approaches to improve the platform’s capabilities and developer productivity.
Lead deep technical reviews of architecture, design, and code to ensure the highest quality deliverables.
Partner with leadership to set technical roadmaps and standards for distributed systems development.
Act as a thought leader for distributed cloud services internally and externally, including technical blogs, whitepapers, and conference presentations.
Minimum Qualifications
10+ years of professional software development experience, including 5+ years building distributed systemsat scale.
Proven expertise in at least one modern programming language (Go, Java, Python, or similar) and proficiency in multi-threaded and asynchronous programming.
Strong experience with cloud-native architectures, microservices, Kubernetes, and containerized workloads.
Deep understanding of networking, security, APIs, and data consistency models in distributed environments.
Demonstrated success in technical leadership roles, influencing cross-team architecture and delivering complex projects.
Solid experience with CI/CD pipelines, observability, and operational excellence practices.
Bachelor’s orMaster’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with multi-cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid environments.
Familiarity with distributed data stores, messaging systems, and event-driven architectures.
Contributions to open-source projects related to distributed systems, networking, or cloud computing.
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.
The annual base pay for this position is: $199,952.00 - $299,928.00@myworkday.com)
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Engineering Sr Manager, Distributed Cloud
In this role, you will guide a team of talented engineers responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining distributed, cloud-native systems that power our customers’ most critical applications. You will foster a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and innovation while ensuring delivery of secure, scalable, and reliable services.
What You’ll Do
- Lead, mentor, and grow a team of software engineers working on F5’s Distributed Cloud platform.
- Partner with Product Management, Architecture, and other engineering teams to define priorities, scope projects, and deliver high-impact features.
- Drive the design, implementation, and operation of large-scale, distributed, cloud-native services across multi-cloud and edge environments.
- Champion engineering best practices, including CI/CD, test automation, observability, and operational excellence.
- Ensure security, scalability, and resilience are core considerations in all deliverables.
- Support career growth through regular feedback, coaching, and opportunities for skill development.
- Collaborate with other leaders to improve cross-team processes and ensure smooth integration of services within the broader platform.
- Participate in architectural discussions and contribute to long-term technical vision for the Distributed Cloud.
What You’ll Bring
- 10+ years of professional software engineering experience, including 5+ years in a technical leadership or engineering management role.
- Proven success delivering complex, distributed systems in production, ideally in SaaS or cloud environments.
- Strong technical foundation in areas such as Kubernetes, microservices, networking, and cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Experience with Go, Python, Java, or similar languages.
- Familiarity with observability, monitoring, and incident response in large-scale systems.
- Ability to work cross-functionally and align technical priorities with business goals.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills, with a passion for growing and empowering engineers.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
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.
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.
The annual base pay for this position is: $216,800.00 - $325,200.00These jobs might be a good fit
