Manager, Software Engineering

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. 
 

Everything we do centers around people. That means we obsess over how to make the lives of our customers, and their customers, better. And it means we prioritize a diverse F5 community where each individual can thrive.

We are seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead a team focused on developing and securing our platforms and products. In this role, you will oversee and support the development of manufacturing tests and software features, driving both short-term initiatives and long-term improvement strategies. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, mentor engineers, and play a key role in shaping the future of hardware and software testing. This is a unique opportunity to lead in a fast-paced environment where customer satisfaction and innovation go hand in hand. As part of this position, you will be responsible for supporting the evaluation and execution of current and future software releases and platform projects within the Product Development organization.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction for a system tools and solutions team, whose primary role is to integrate between hardware, software, and test teams.
• Estimate project scope and support teams with resource planning and execution strategies.
• Collaborate across multi-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of initiatives and successful project outcomes.
• Foster growth within a team of software engineers, developing the team’s technical expertise and leadership capabilities.
• Engage with stakeholders and customers to resolve escalations and architect solutions to challenges.
• Uphold the company’s ethical standards, policies, and procedures, while promptly addressing any violations.
• Recommends changes to policies and establishes procedures that affect immediate organization(s).
• Drive technical solutions and innovation to creatively solve problems using current software development practices with AI integrations.
• Acts as an advisor to subordinate(s) to meet schedules and/or resolve technical problems.
• Ensures milestones are being met; monitor, track and make visible.
• Take ownership of additional responsibilities as required, adapting to evolving business needs.
• This description provides a general overview of the role and responsibilities, which may evolve as the position and organizational priorities develop.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Deep knowledge of product software/hardware initiatives, encompassing areas such as Secure Software Development Life Cycle (SSDLC), security architectures, and software vulnerability management (CVEs).
• Hands-on experience leading and growing high-performing teams of software engineers.
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities with a balance of technical expertise and strategic thought.
• Effective collaboration skills, enabling success in fast-paced, dynamic environments that are geographically diverse.
• Demonstrated excellence in communication, both written and verbal, including contributions through whitepapers, presentations, or publications.
• A consistent record of fostering teamwork, promoting ideas, and successfully influencing cross-functional teams.
• Recognized as a trusted technical leader and subject matter expert in key product areas.
• Flexibility to occasionally work outside standard business hours or travel (approximately 5%), as business needs require.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 7+ years of experience in software development, with at least 2+ years in engineering leadership or managerial role.
• Strong technical background with expertise in system architecture, coding practices, modern software development tools, and secure software design.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript, Go, C++).
• Proven track record of managing and delivering complex, scalable software projects in a fast-paced, agile environment.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience leading and mentoring software engineers, improving team performance, and fostering engagement.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Preferred:

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, end-to-end system design (hardware, software, firmware, and test).
• Familiarity with code repository tools (GitHub, GitLab, etc).
• Knowledge of data-driven development, system scaling, and performance optimization strategies.
• Background in hiring and building highly skilled technical teams.

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.

F5 maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, geographic locations, and market conditions, as well as to reflect F5’s differing products, industries, and lines of business. The pay range referenced is as of the time of the job posting and is subject to change.

You may also be offered incentive compensation, bonus, restricted stock units, and benefits. More details about F5’s benefits can be found at the following link: https://www.f5.com/company/careers/benefits. F5 reserves the right to change or terminate any benefit plan without notice. 

Please note that F5 only contacts candidates through F5 email address (ending with @f5.com) or auto email notification from Workday (ending with f5.com or @myworkday.com).

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of F5 to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants without regard to unlawful considerations of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, sensory, physical, or mental disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, discipline, and termination.  F5 offers a variety of reasonable accommodations for candidates. Requesting an accommodation is completely voluntary. F5 will assess the need for accommodations in the application process separately from those that may be needed to perform the job. Request by contacting [email protected].