F5 Sr Principal Software Engineer 

United States, California, San Jose 

281905632

Come join as a Principal Engineer taking charge of designing, developing, and implementing complete software components. As a key technical influencer, you will play a pivotal role in setting the company’s technical direction, contributing to major software subsystems, and mentoring other engineers on their technical growth.

What You Will Do:

• Data Plane Ownership:Take ownership of data plane components and services on BIG-IP Next APM.
• Expertise Development:Develop expertise across platform components, actively contributing to the continuous improvement of our technology stack.
• Collaborative Scope Definition:Regularly assist Architects and Managers in defining project scope and estimating efforts, demonstrating a collaborative approach to project management.
• Innovative Solutions:Work closely with Architects to devise and develop new 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.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:Liaise with cross-functional teams to ensure comprehensive project delivery, fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Mentorship:Act as a mentor for junior team members, promoting their growth and development within the team.
• Customer Engagement:Engage with customers to address escalations, devise solutions, and collaborate with Product Management to define and deliver product solutions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Technical Proficiencyin C/C++, experience in Python, or Rust is a bonus. Knowledge of GoLang is a plus.
• Kubernetes Proficiency:Very well-versed in Kubernetes environments, capable of navigating and leveraging their capabilities.
• Cloud Security: Well-versed in cloud platforms and security models.
• Expertise: Expert knowledge in networking and network security.
• Exposure to Identity and Access management technologies such as SAML, OAuth, LDAP, Kerberos, SSO (Single Sign On), Authentication, and Authorization.
• Project Leadership:Capable of delivering projects independently when required, with a proven track record of leading complex product technologies from concept through release. Experience in agile methodology.
• Problem-Solving Skills:Exceptional problem-solving and project management skills, thriving in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.

Qualifications:

• Typically requires a minimum of 12 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 10 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 7 years’ experience; or equivalent experience.
• Excellent organizational agility and communication skills throughout the organization.

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: $207,279.00 - $310,919.00