QA Engineer II - System Test

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Spokane Valley, WA, USA
In-Office
97K-145K Annually
Junior
Cloud • Information Technology • Security • Software
The Role
Develops and executes system test plans for F5 hardware products, troubleshoots hardware and system-level issues, analyzes test data, writes bugs, and generates test requirements. Collaborates with manufacturing and project teams to support product transitions from NPI to manufacturing, contributes to testing standards and documentation, and presents findings. The role requires limited-direction support, occasional on-call work, approximately 5% travel, and the ability to work in manufacturing or lab environments.
Summary Generated by Built In

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.

Position Summary
This position is responsible for developing and executing test plans associated with F5 hardware products.
Debug HW through the use of tests and Test Equipment to apply and maintain quality standards for F5 products.
Works closely with MFG to ensure the Product transition from NPI to MFG is successful. Collaborates with peers
and assigned Project teams. Requires direct management to complete the majority of development tasks.
Primary Responsibilities
 Follows and contributes to test standards and procedures on a wide range of major product components.
 Performs system testing of new products, as well as new releases of existing products.
 Collaborates with team members and technical leads.
 Contributes to process and procedural documentation.
 Performs Troubleshooting at the System Level.
 Gathers and analyzes test data reports as well as Bug writing, Troubleshooting, and debugging.
 Generates Test requirements for others to develop and execute.
 Conducts internal presentations.
 Assists Senior and Principal Test Engineers where needed.
 Responsible for upholding F5’s Business Code of Ethics and for promptly reporting violations of the Code
or other company policies.
 Performs other related activities as assigned.
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.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
 Solid knowledge and experience with test methodologies used in HW Test.
 UNIX/Linux experience preferred.
 2+ years PCA/System MFG experience.
 Solid analytic / trouble-shooting skills.
 Successfully manages ambiguity with limited direction.
 Demonstrated proficiency in both written and verbal communications.
 Strong networking experience and understanding of Server Architectures.
 Able to collaborate and thrive in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.

Qualifications:
 Typically 1-3 years of experience in PCA or System Level MFG Test.
 BS/BA in Electrical Engineering or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
 The majority of Duties are performed in a typical office environment while sitting at a desk or computer
table. At times, Duties will be performed in an MFG area or a Lab.
 Duties require the ability to utilize a computer, communicate over the telephone, and read printed
material.
 Duties may require being on call periodically or working outside regular working hours (evenings and
weekends). Duties may require the ability to travel via automobile or airplane, approximately 5% of the
time spent traveling.
 Job requires the ability to lift to 50 lbs.
F5 Networks, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and strongly supports diversity in the workplace.

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.

The annual base pay for this position is: $96,800.00 - $145,200.00

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].

Skills Required

  • Typically 1-3 years of experience in PCA or system-level manufacturing test
  • 2+ years of PCA or system manufacturing experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Solid knowledge and experience with hardware test methodologies
  • Strong networking experience and understanding of server architectures
  • UNIX/Linux experience
  • Solid analytical and troubleshooting skills
  • Written and verbal communication proficiency
  • Ability to collaborate and work in a fast-paced, high-performance environment
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

F5 Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about F5 and has not been reviewed or approved by F5.

  • Equity Value & Accessibility Equity grants and an employee stock purchase plan are positioned as meaningful parts of total compensation, with RSUs and a discount ESPP commonly included. Pay packages for many technical roles are considered competitive when equity is taken into account.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Paid vacation that increases with tenure, sick time, paid holidays, and paid family leave are prominently featured. Additional programs like volunteer time and periodic wellness long weekends are highlighted as part of the time-off ecosystem.
  • Inclusive Benefits Coverage Health plans include travel support for specific care (such as reproductive and gender‑affirming services) and mental health resources, alongside comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage. These elements are presented as part of a broad, inclusive approach to healthcare.

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The Company
HQ: Seattle, WA
5,847 Employees

What We Do

F5 application services ensure that applications are always secure and perform the way they should—in any environment and on any device. F5 (NASDAQ: FFIV) powers applications from development through their entire life cycle, across any multi-cloud environment, so our customers – enterprise businesses, service providers, governments, and consumer brands—can deliver differentiated, high-performing, and secure digital experiences.

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