F5 Software Engineer III 

United States, Washington, Seattle 

977188175

Primary Responsibilities

• Design and implement network drivers and test automation for them.
• Research, investigate and define new areas of technology to enhance existing products or new product directions.
• Evaluate performance of products; tune, re-evaluate the design and implementation of current source code.
• Document software designs via functional specifications and other design documents.
• Conduct presentations internal and external.
• May participate in hiring and onboarding process.
• Collaborate with team members and technical leads.
• Responsible for upholding F5’s Business Code of Ethics and for promptly reporting violations of the Code or other company policies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong C development background along with Linux user mode driver development.
• Must have experience and knowledge of Linux networking including networking protocols, architecture, and technologies (ICMP, HTTP, TCP/IP etc.)
• Well versed with GitLab and/or similar repository solutions.
• 3+ years programming experience preferably in a software language that supports F5 product line.
• Working knowledge of containerization and Kubernetes.
• Working knowledge of microservices architecture.
• CI/CD pipeline and test development using python/bash.
• Agile based software development methodologies.
• Excellent analytic / troubleshooting and debugging skills.
• Successfully manage ambiguity in work.
• Demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communications.
• Able to collaborate and thrive in a fast-paced high-performance environment.
• Demonstrates emerging leadership qualities. Serves as de facto lead in small group interaction.
• Can design and implement new functionality in multiple feature areas, while developing subject matter expertise in at least one.
• Duties require the ability to utilize a computer, communicate over the telephone, and read printed material.

Qualifications

Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a master’s degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work 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 U.S. base pay range for this position is: $128,099.00 - $192,149.00