Senior Manager Engineering jobs at F5 in United States, San Jose

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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, 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.

Principal Product Manager – Partner/Channelto define strategy, roadmap, and execution forpartner tiering models, deal registration, incentive programs, and joint selling workflows, and deliver an optimized partner experience through a secure and scalable platform.

You will work closely withto define requirements, integrate PRM with broader Salesforce and GTM systems, and ensure data-driven partner enablement at scale. The ideal candidate combinesdeep Salesforce PRMwith strong

Key Responsibilities

• Own the product strategy and lifecyclefor Salesforce PRM, Experience Cloud, and connected partner ecosystem technologies, ensuring cohesive design across partner onboarding, enablement, deal registration, incentives, and support.

• Define and operationalize partner tiering models

• Drive roadmap development forpartner-facing capabilities, such as:

• Self-service onboarding and enablement

• Automated deal registration and opportunity collaboration

• Incentive and rebate program management

• Co-marketing and lead distribution tools

• Partner support case management and escalations

• Salesforce engineering, operations, and business stakeholdersto ensure seamless integration with Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Marketing Cloud,Certinia, Pendo, Gainsight, and other GTM systems.

• partner data governance and security, ensuring alignment with compliance frameworks (e.g., FedRAMP, MFA enforcement) and protecting sensitive channel information.

• Define and trackKPIsfor partner engagement, time-to-onboard, registered deal velocity, tier movement, and partner satisfaction; provide regular executive-level reporting.

• automation and process optimizationto streamline partner operations, reduce manual overhead, and improve overall partner experience.

• Act as atrusted subject matter experton partner lifecycle processes, advocating for scalable, future-ready platform architecture.

• Translate complex partner program needs intoclear product requirements, epics, and user stories

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive product management experience, with at least5 years focused on partner/channel ecosystem platformsin a global enterprise or SaaS environment.

• expertisewithSalesforce PRM, Experience Cloud, and Sales Cloud, with proven success designing partner onboarding, tiering, and deal registration workflows.

• Strong understanding ofpartner business models(resell, co-sell, MSP, GSI, distribution) and their technical enablement needs.

• Experience leadingenterprise-scale PRM transformations, aligning multiple stakeholders across Channel Sales, Marketing, Operations, IT, and Compliance.

• Ability todefine data-driven tiering and incentive models, integrating with financial, enablement, and support systems.

• Skilled inAgile methodologies

• Strong executive communication skills, with experienceinfluencing senior leadershipand driving decision-making across functions.

• , Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field;MBA or advanced degree preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience integrating PRM withpartner incentive platforms, LMS tools, co-marketing solutions, and support case management systems

• Familiarity withthird-party PRM enhancements(e.g.,Impartner,Allbound, Seismic, Qualtrics,Coveofor AI-powered partner search and knowledge).

• Prior success implementingglobal partner programswith automated tiering, scorecards, and performance dashboards.

• Comfortable navigating ambiguity, solving complex problems, andscaling partner-facing systems in a high-growth, multi-cloud environment

Primary Responsibilities:

• Program Leadership:

• Manage multiple, high-impact programs, ensuring all initiatives are delivered on schedule, within scope, and aligned with business priorities.

• Drive the execution of programs across the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) phases, managing requirements, design, development, testing, integration, and deployment milestones.

• Develop strong relationships to engage, align, and empower people to deliver

• Demonstrate ownership and autonomy in owned projects and functional areas and drive delivery of high-quality results

• Cross-Team Collaboration:

• Facilitate cross-functional engineering teams to solve business problems and deliver solutions

• Bring the product vision and the technical build together – become the glue between functional teams

• Work closely with product management, operations, and subject matter experts to ensure alignment on goals, priorities, and deliverables for programs.

• Resolve conflicts, address communication gaps, and foster a unified approach to achieving program objectives.

• Risk Management and Problem Solving:

• Identify, monitor, and manage risks affecting program execution, proposing actionable solutions and engaging relevant stakeholders to resolve issues quickly.

• Drive root cause analysis and resolution for technical challenges that hinder collaboration or delivery efforts.

• Proactively identify and resolve strategic issues that may impair the team’s ability to meet strategic, financial, and technical goals

• Demonstrate ownership and autonomy in owned projects and functional areas and drive delivery of high-quality results

• Build strategies for issue and risk mitigation and contingency planning

• Stakeholder Management:

• Communicate program status, risks, schedules, and dependencies to executive leadership and other stakeholders through dashboards, reports, and presentations.

• Ensure stakeholder expectations are managed effectively, creating transparency and visibility into program objectives, outcomes, and blockers.

• Ability to develop strong working relationships to engage, align, and motivate people to deliver

• Ability to bridge the gap between Product, Engineering, and Architecture groups to facilitate solutions

• Strong project and program management skills

• Comfort in technical delivery

• Understanding of Agile Delivery Methodology

• Understand the importance of building strong working relationships

• Effective written and verbal communication

• Strong organizational, presentation, and ability to quickly master technical concepts

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, information technology or a related technical field

• Experience:

• 12+ years’ experience in Technical Program, IT, and/or project management

• 5+ years of experience managing cross-functional programs.

• Proven track record of delivering complex software products.

• Experience leading a geo-dispersed program team

• Experience working in a concurrent software development environment as part of a complex build and merge management process

• Experience with Agile and Waterfall program management methodologies

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Technical Expertise:

• Deep understanding and hands-on experience with theSoftware Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including Agile methodologies and tools such as Jira, Confluence, and CI/CD pipelines.

• Strong knowledge of hardware design and development processes, including prototyping, manufacturing, and integration with software systems.

• Familiarity with modern application delivery networking technologies, cloud platforms, and cybersecurity solutions (experience with F5 solutions is a plus).

• While encouraged to be a facilitator and driver, equally comfortable digging into business requirements or drilling into architecture with development teams to solve complex problems

• Leadership and Collaboration Skills:

• Ability to lead and influence cross-functional engineering teams without direct authority, fostering collaboration and alignment on shared goals.

• Superior interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, to bridge technical and non-technical audiences.

• Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization abilities, with a proven track record of handling complexity in large programs.

• Problem Solving and Decision Making:

• Analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving skills to manage risks, dependencies, and conflicts between software and hardware objectives.

• Ability to thrive in dynamic environments and make high-quality decisions under pressure.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience managing technical programs related to application delivery, network security, or multi-cloud platforms.

• Certification in project or program management (PMP,PgMP, PMI-ACP, or equivalent).

• Familiarity with DevOps principles, containerization, and virtualization technologies (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker).

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.

Ram Durairaj:

Sr Manager, Software Engineering

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

• + years of professional software engineering experience, including4+ 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 orMaster’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).