F5 Networks

Sr. Software Engineer - WAF RP1008141

F5 Networks • $120K — $160K *
Seattle, WA 98115In-Person
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 8+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 6 years with a Master's degree; or 3 years with a PhD or equivalent experience.
  • Proficient in coding languages including C/C++, Golang, and Javascript.
  • Strong professional background in networking, familiar with OSI Layer-1 to 7 and associated protocols.
  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to interact effectively across various levels of the organization.
  • Self-taught knowledge in emerging technologies is highly valued.

Responsibilities

  • Design and code scalable WAF services for integration with cloud infrastructures.
  • Apply consistent architecture and design principles for end-to-end scenarios.
  • Optimize design for extensibility and rapid development team operation.
  • Collaborate with SCRUM teams and Product Management to refine product requirements.
  • Drive key design decisions across teams.
  • Analyze data and options to resolve critical questions.
  • Engage with internal teams and third-party partners in design collaboration.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and mentorship within the team.
  • Work in a dynamic environment that encourages self-learning and innovation.
  • Participate in cutting-edge projects integrating cloud architecture.
Full Job Description
PositionSummary
We are looking for a Lead designer, responsible for the design, development and implementation of high-speed data-plane WAF engine (the core of the WAF) integrated in public and private cloud architecture. Manages assigned projects and work flow of engineers, serves as mentor to junior staff members. Participates on cross-functional design projects, serving as organizational spokesperson on advanced projects/programs. Often knowledge is self-taught as formal training in emerging technologies may not exist. You will build formal technology proposals and get appropriate consensus to productize it.
PrimaryResponsibilities
  • Working closely with peers to design & code robust scalable, WAF services that integrates with both public and private cloud infrastructure.
  • Apply architecture and design principals consistently and holistically to enable target end-to-end usage scenarios
  • Optimized internally for extensibility and enabling development teams to operate quickly
  • Work with SCRUM teams and Product Management to refine requirements, understand how we will meet the broader properties of the system and help design efficient, flexible, highly scalable and extensible services
  • Drive critical component design decisions across working teams
  • Analyze criteria and options and collect necessary data to answer key questions
  • Meet with key partners, internal teams and 3rd party partners in joint design and development efforts while being able to articulate roadmap and product architecture.
Knowledge,SkillsandAbilities
  • Extensive knowledge and development expertise with a broad set of ADC component technologies.
  • Expert Knowledge and extensive experience with network and web technologies (e.g. IP, TCP, HTTP, SSL).
  • Expertise in WAF, HTTP 2.0 (desired)
  • Development knowledge with one of Apache, Nginx, HAProxy.
  • Working knowledge of development & deployment across multiple cloud providers such as Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, VMWare and OpenStack
  • Good working experience with Docker containers and orchestration platforms such as ECS, Kubernetes, Mesos and/or Swarm
  • Able to collaborate and thrive in a dynamic strong environment.
  • Demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communications.
  • Act as a mentor for junior members of the team.
  • Recommends and maintains technical design methodologies, processes and standards
  • Participates on cross functional design teams to develop expertise in other modules/systems
  • Engages with Product Management to drive detailed product requirement


Qualifications
  • Minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; 6 years with a Master's degree; 3 years with a PhD or equivalent experience.
  • Coding experience in languages such as C/C++, Golang & Javascript is required.
  • Professional experience in networking with knowledge of OSI Layer-1 to 7 including LAN switches, routers, general TCP/IP and associated protocols.
  • Excellent organizational agility and interpersonal skills throughout the organization.


Additional Information

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.

About F5 Networks

F5 Networks, Inc. is a global company that specializes in application services and application delivery networking (ADN). F5 technologies focus on the delivery, security, performance, and availability of web applications, as well as the availability of servers, cloud resources, data storage devices, and other networking components. F5 Networks is a leading provider of application delivery networking (ADN) technology that optimizes the delivery of network-based applications and the security, performance, and availability of servers, data storage devices, and other networking components. F5 Networks is a leading provider of application delivery networking (ADN) technology that optimizes the delivery of network-based applications and the security, performance, and availability of servers, data storage devices, and other networking components. F5 Networks is a leading provider of application delivery networking (ADN) technology that optimizes the delivery of network-based applications and the security, performance, and availability of servers, data storage devices, and other networking components.
Learn more about F5 Networks
Size
6,461 employees
Market Cap
$8.4 billion
Industry
Information Technology
Net Income
$296.5 million
Founded
1996
5 Year Trend
+5.2%
Revenue
$2.4 billion
NASDAQ
FFIV
* Ladders Estimates

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