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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.
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The Sr. Software Development Engineer joins the engineering team to design, develop, and maintain high-quality code for complex product components. This role involves leading the development of code and integration of complex components into fully functional systems while documenting architecture, requirements, and algorithms. The engineer will drive efficiency and reliability improvements through automation, performance scaling, and monitoring. Key responsibilities include mentoring junior engineers, performing technical analysis for system modifications, and collaborating on project scopes. Required skills include proficiency in high-level languages like Go, Python, and Bash, along with experience in Linux, Docker, and containerized workflows. Candidates must understand networking concepts, the OSI model, and secure software development life cycles. The role focuses on building robust, observable, and scalable solutions for enterprise product development.
What does a Software Development Engineer earn in California?
Median $197750 from 81 postings across 10 companies.
Design, develop, and maintain high-quality code for complex product components.
Lead the integration of complex components into fully functional systems while documenting architecture and requirements.
Drive efficiency and reliability improvements through design, automation, and performance monitoring.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers to deliver scalable solutions.
Perform technical analysis to define design requirements for modifications to existing tools and system structures.
Partner with product management to define requirements, acceptance criteria, and process improvements.
Collaborate with principal engineers to define project scope, technical methodologies, and estimation activities.
Utilize generative AI to optimize coding and streamline software development workflows.
What we're looking for
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or similar field, or 7+ years of equivalent professional experience in enterprise product development.
5+ years of professional software engineering experience.
Strong experience in multiple high-level coding languages, with GoLang and Python highly preferred and C/C++ desired (preferred).
Required proficiency in Bash scripting.
Working knowledge of networking concepts, the OSI model, and Linux.
Practical experience using Docker, Docker Compose, and containerized development workflows.
Working knowledge of modern version control, Git/GitLab, CI/CD pipelines, and modern IDEs.
Hands-on experience using generative AI to optimize coding and streamline software development workflows.
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