Sr. Software Development Engineer

At F5, we strive to bring a better digital world to life. Our teams empower organizations across the globe to create, secure, and run applications that enhance how we experience our evolving digital world. We are passionate about cybersecurity, from protecting consumers from fraud to enabling companies to focus on innovation.

Were looking for a Sr.Software Engineerwith deep experience building and scaling SaaS platforms in the cloud. This role requires a hands-on developer and deliver complex, distributed systems while working with team members and driving cross-functional alignment.Youll lead design and development of scalable microservices, define engineering best practices, and help shape the future of our SaaS platform. This is a highly influential role focused on delivering performant, secure, and reliable solutions that align with business goals.

What Youll Do

• Lead development of scalable, enterprise-grade backend systems and APIs
• Drive design reviews and partner with stakeholders to align technical solutions with product strategy
• Promote engineering excellence, and foster continuous improvement
• Influence cross-team technical direction and ensure alignment with scalability, security, and observability best practices
• Define and uphold high standards for code quality, maintainability, and performance
• Own implementation of observability, testing, and monitoring strategies

What You Bring

• Experience in microservices, distributed systems, and cloud-native technologies (Kubernetes, Docker, GitOps, CI/CD)
• Proficiency in backend development with Golang or similar languages (Java, C++, Rust)
• Strong understanding of SQL/NoSQL databases, performance tuning, GRPC, Kafka, Protobuf
• Knowledge of DNS, CDN, networking principles, and Linux systems (including scripting and automation)
• Excellent analytical and debugging skills with a track record of owning mission-critical systems
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with experience mentoring teams and influencing technical direction

Qualifications

• 9+ years of backend software engineering experience in cloud-native environments
• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent industry experience.