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The ideal candidate will have deep technical expertise in networking fundamentals, and distributed systems, with Kubernetes orchestration. You will be responsible for designing and implementing scalable and resilient data plane solutions while bringing leadership experience and technical acumen to influence the future direction of our product.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead data path development for the CNE product line, focusing on scalability and high availability in distributed cloud environments.
- Design and implement scalable, high-performance solutions for Data plane and Telecom Conrol plane such as PCEF for 4G and 5G.
- Technically lead major system components in distributed systems, from design to implementation.
- Create and maintain functional specifications and design documents to clearly communicate design decisions and solutions.
- Proactively identify and resolve key technical challenges related to performance, security, and scalability.
- Continuously improve the performance and reliability of the platform, ensuring it meets operational demands.
- Investigate and propose solutions to security vulnerabilities within the platform, including third-party integrations.
- Mentor junior engineers and serve as a source of technical expertise across the team.
- Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders, presenting complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Qualifications
- 8+ years of software engineering experience, with designing and implementing large-scale distributed systems.
- Prior experience in cloud technologies, particularly AWS, Kubernetes (K8s), and distributed, scalable systems and their deployment models, with a focus on scalability, performance, and security.
- Deep expertise in RADIUS, DIAMETER and 3gpp, as well as networking fundamentals (TCP, UDP, L4-L7, HTTP, gRPC).
- Strong coding proficiency in C/C++/Golang, with a proven track record of leading complex software development efforts.
- Hands-on experience with Docker, K8s, and microservices architecture in cloud environments.
- Strong architectural skills in designing highly available, real-time systems in distributed environments.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills, with the ability to lead and mentor teams effectively.
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 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.
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Skills Required
- 8+ years of software engineering experience
- Experience in cloud technologies such as AWS and Kubernetes
- Expertise in networking fundamentals like TCP and UDP
- Proficiency in C,C++,Golang
- Experience with Docker and microservices architecture
- Strong architectural skills in designing real-time systems
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.
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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.
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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.
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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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