F5 · 7 hours ago
Principal Software Engineer
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$203K/yr - $305K/yr
14+ years expF5 is a company focused on creating, securing, and running applications to enhance the digital world. They are seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead the development of a multi-cloud distributed platform, emphasizing scalability and high availability while mentoring junior engineers and communicating complex technical concepts effectively.
Consumer ElectronicsSaaSSecurityVirtualization
Responsibilities
Lead data path development for the CNE product line, focusing on scalability and high availability in distributed cloud environments
Design and implement scalable, high-performance solutions for Data plane
Technically lead major system components in distributed systems, from design to implementation
Create and maintain functional specifications and design documents to clearly communicate design decisions and solutions
Proactively identify and resolve key technical challenges related to performance, security, and scalability
Continuously improve the performance and reliability of the platform, ensuring it meets operational demands
Investigate and propose solutions to security vulnerabilities within the platform, including third-party integrations
Mentor junior engineers and serve as a source of technical expertise across the team
Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders, presenting complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
Qualification
Required
14+ years of software engineering experience, with 10+ years in designing and implementing large-scale distributed systems
Prior experience in cloud technologies, particularly AWS, Kubernetes (K8s), and distributed, scalable systems and their deployment models, with a focus on scalability, performance, and security
Deep expertise in BGP, MPLS, EVPN and IPSec routing, as well as networking fundamentals (TCP, UDP, L4-L7, HTTP, BGP, MPLS, EVPN)
Experience with cloud networking platforms and commercial BGP routing solutions
Strong coding proficiency in C/C++/Golang, with a proven track record of leading complex software development efforts
Hands-on experience with Docker, K8s, and microservices architecture in cloud environments
Strong architectural skills in designing highly available, real-time systems in distributed environments
Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills, with the ability to lead and mentor teams effectively
Benefits
Incentive compensation
Bonus
Restricted stock units
Benefits
Company
F5 is a multi-cloud application services and security company that specializes in application security, performance, and delivery.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Elliott Management Corp.
2020-11-08Post Ipo Equity
1999-06-04IPO
1998-09-24Series Unknown
Leadership Team
François Locoh-Donou
President and CEO
Mohan Veloo
Chief Technology Officer - Asia Pacific, China & Japan
Recent News
2025-12-24
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