F5 Principal Software Engineer United States, Washington, Seattle 190349830
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Principal Software Engineerwith deep experience building and scaling SaaS platforms in the cloud. This role requires a hands-on technical leader who can architect and deliver complex, distributed systems while mentoring engineers and driving cross-functional alignment.
You’ll lead design and development of scalable microservices, define engineering best practices, and help shape the future of our SaaS platform. This is a highly influential role focused on delivering performant, secure, and reliable solutions that align with business goals.
What You’ll Do
Lead architecture and development of scalable, enterprise-grade backend systems and APIs
Drive design reviews and partner with stakeholders to align technical solutions with product strategy
Mentor engineers, promote engineering excellence, and foster continuous improvement
Influence cross-team technical direction and ensure alignment with scalability, security, and observability best practices
Define and uphold high standards for code quality, maintainability, and performance
Own implementation of observability, testing, and monitoring strategies
What You Bring
Deep expertise in microservices, distributed systems, and cloud-native technologies (Kubernetes, Docker, GitOps, CI/CD)
Proficiency in backend development with Golang or similar languages (Java, C++, Rust)
Strong understanding of SQL/NoSQL databases, performance tuning, GRPC, Kafka, Protobuf
Knowledge of DNS, CDN, networking principles, and Linux systems (including scripting and automation)
Excellent analytical and debugging skills with a track record of owning mission-critical systems
Strong communication and leadership skills, with experience mentoring teams and influencing technical direction
Qualifications
10+ years of backend software engineering experience in cloud-native environments
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent industry 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 annual base pay for this position is: $181,774.00 - $272,660.00These jobs might be a good fit
