Entry-Level AI Software Engineer — ML & Backend

F5 Networks, Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 127,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Professional development

Flexible work arrangements

Hybrid work in Seattle

Mentorship and growth

Employee resource groups

Job summary

F5 Networks, Inc. seeks a Software Development Engineer (AI) in Seattle. In this entry-level role you’ll work with mentors, contribute to AI/ML projects, and develop scalable systems across the digital ecosystem. You’ll gain exposure to backend development, DevOps, and testing within a collaborative team.

The role emphasizes learning and growth, with hands-on coding, design reviews, and documentation, preparing you for a longer career at F5 while contributing to real-world enterprise challenges.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS or related field with graduation window.
• Summer 2026 internship with F5 completed.
• Ability to start by Sep 30, 2027 and work onsite in Seattle.
• Programming experience in Python (preferred) or Java/C++/Go with APIs/services.
• Hands-on ML/DL concepts and tooling exposure.
• Familiarity with LLM tooling, data handling for ML, and CS fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design and development of scalable systems.
• Collaborate with team to design, implement, and test code.
• Analyze requirements, test features, and integrate components.
• Create technical documentation for designs and features.
• Participate in design/code reviews to improve quality.
• Explore data-driven solutions using ML/AI with mentor support.

Skills

Technical curiosity

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Team player

Communication

Growth mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related field graduating 2026-2027

Summer 2026 internship with F5

Tools

Python

Java

C++

Go

Git

pytest/JUnit

APIs/services

Job description

F5 Networks, Inc. seeks a Software Development Engineer (AI) in Seattle. In this entry-level role you’ll work with mentors, contribute to AI/ML projects, and develop scalable systems across the digital ecosystem. You’ll gain exposure to backend development, DevOps, and testing within a collaborative team.

The role emphasizes learning and growth, with hands-on coding, design reviews, and documentation, preparing you for a longer career at F5 while contributing to real-world enterprise challenges.