F5 Principal Software Engineer 

United States, Washington, Seattle 

402715626

Primary Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical expert for network driver design and architecture.
• Drive analysis of requirements.
• Assist manager and architect with project estimates.
• Liaise with cross-functional teams to ensure that project is delivered in its entirety.
• Act as a mentor for junior members of the team
• Design and implement network drivers and test automation for them.
• Research, investigate, and define new areas of technology to enhance existing products or identify new product directions.
• Conduct presentations internally and externally.
• Participate in hiring and onboarding process.
• Uphold F5’s Business Code of Ethics.

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. Responsibilities and requirements are subject to change.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must have a strong C development background.
• Must have experience and knowledge of networking protocols, architecture, and technologies.
• Experience with Linux user space and kernel space driver development.
• Experience with DPDK’s network PMDs.
• 8+ years’ programming experience.
• Well-versed in containerization solutions (like Kubernetes).
• Well-versed in microservices architecture.
• Well-versed in GitLab and/or similar repository solution.
• Excellent analytical and debugging skills.
• Ability to manage ambiguity in work.
• Ability to present ideas verbally and in-writing with clarity and precision.

Qualifications

Typically requires a minimum of 10 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 8 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 5 years’ experience; or equivalent 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 - $272,660.00