This role pays more than
89%
of similar roles. Most pay
$151,475–$197,750
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$224k
versus about
$175k
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
25 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$152,200–$228,400
across 25 roles with salary data.
Sr. Software Development Engineer
The Sr. Software Development Engineer joins the engineering team to design, develop, and implement complete software components for complex product systems. This role involves leading the integration of high-quality code, managing project lifecycles independently, and providing technical guidance and mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers. The engineer will focus on improving system reliability through automation, performance tuning, and capacity planning while collaborating with product management to define requirements. Key technologies include Go, Python, Bash scripting, and C/C++. The role requires proficiency in Linux environments, Docker, containerized workflows, Git/GitLab, and CI/CD pipelines. Additionally, the candidate must have experience with hardware and firmware interfaces, as well as using generative AI to optimize development workflows. The work centers on building secure, scalable, and observable solutions within a complex software infrastructure.
What does a Software Development Engineer earn?
Median $197750 from 175 postings across 14 companies.
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