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This role pays more than
83%
of similar roles. Most pay
$169,550–$217,425
— the blue band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$235k
versus about
$193k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
Employer
About F5 Inc
F5, Inc. is an American technology company specializing in application security, multi-cloud management, online fraud prevention, application delivery networking, application availability and performance, and network security, access, and authorization.
F5 Inc currently has
44 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$179,500–$269,300
across 31 roles with salary data.
JOB TITLE: Principal Software Development Engineer
The Principal Software Development Engineer in Test serves as a technical leader responsible for the architectural design of software systems and the strategic implementation of quality assurance. You will own the design and development of scalable, enterprise-grade automated test frameworks while establishing quality standards for major product lines. Day-to-day responsibilities include leading platform initiatives focused on testability, observability, and resilience, performing deep system-level analysis of hardware and software defects, and mentoring engineers on automation best practices. You will utilize a modern tech stack including microservices, REST API, gRPC, Docker, and Kubernetes. Required skills include proficiency in Python, Go, Java, or C++ to analyze source code and build reusable frameworks. This role addresses complex technical trade-offs between release velocity and long-term quality within enterprise network architectures.
What does a Software Development Engineer earn in Washington?
Median $169050 from 129 postings across 6 companies.
Linux
C
C++
Golang
Python
Docker
Kubernetes
Microservices
Distributed Systems
DOCSIS
CMTS
vCMTS
PON
Messaging
Event-driven Architecture
Telemetry
Network Infrastructure