AI Software Engineer I - Hybrid Seattle

F5 Networks, Inc; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

F5 Networks, Inc invites an entry-level Software Development Engineer (AI) to join the Digital organization in Seattle. This internship-return role partners with mentors to contribute to scalable AI projects, spanning backend, ML engineering, and data-driven solutions while building a solid foundations in coding, testing, and documentation.

You will collaborate across teams, learn industry best practices, and advance through progressively challenging projects that shape your professional growth

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Demonstrated programming experience in Python (preferred) or Java/C++/Go, including building APIs/services, writing tests (pytest/JUnit), and using Git in a collaborative codebase.
• Hands-on exposure to machine learning and deep learning concepts and tooling, such as PyTorch (preferred) or TensorFlow/JAX, including training/inference workflows and basic model evaluation.
• Familiarity with modern LLM tooling and patterns, such as Hugging Face Transformers, prompt engineering, and retrieval-augmented generation concepts (embeddings + search).
• Exposure to data handling for ML, including common formats and pipelines (e.g., Parquet, basic ETL, and data quality checks).
• Demonstrated knowledge of computer science fundamentals (e.g., data structures and algorithms).
• Must be willing to relocate to Seattle, WA or San Jose, CA if not currently based in one of these locations.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to real-world projects across the full development cycle, collaborating with the team to deliver solutions that meet project goals.
• Work with peers to design, implement, and test code in a collaborative environment, receiving feedback and guidance from senior engineers.
• Analyze requirements, test features, and integrate components into applications with support and mentorship.
• Create technical documentation for designs and new features, learning best practices in technical writing and communication.
• Participate actively in design and code reviews to absorb best practices, understand quality standards, and continuously improve code quality.
• Collaborate with your team to explore and develop data-driven solutions using machine learning and AI technologies.
• Ask questions, seek clarification, and leverage mentorship to navigate challenges and accelerate your learning.

Skills

Python

APIs

Git

Machine learning

LLM tooling

Data handling

CS fundamentals

Team collaboration

Communication

Growth mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

LangChain

Transformers

Parquet

Git

Job description

F5 Networks, Inc invites an entry-level Software Development Engineer (AI) to join the Digital organization in Seattle. This internship-return role partners with mentors to contribute to scalable AI projects, spanning backend, ML engineering, and data-driven solutions while building a solid foundations in coding, testing, and documentation.

You will collaborate across teams, learn industry best practices, and advance through progressively challenging projects that shape your professional growth