Junior AI Software Engineer — ML & Backend

F5 Networks, Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment in Seattle

Mentorship and career growth

Professional development and learning

Job summary

F5 Networks, Inc. is seeking a Software Development Engineer (AI) intern to contribute to scalable systems and ML/AI projects within its Digital organization.

Based in Seattle, WA, you will learn from mentors, work on real-world solutions, and gain exposure to backend development, DevOps, and data-driven AI applications. You will participate in design reviews, implement features, and develop technical documentation, while growing professionally in a collaborative, inclusive environment with a

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, 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 learning.

Skills

Python

APIs

Git

PyTorch

Transformers

LangChain

Vector search

Data structures & algorithms

Machine learning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Parquet

ETL

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

F5 Networks, Inc. is seeking a Software Development Engineer (AI) intern to contribute to scalable systems and ML/AI projects within its Digital organization.

Based in Seattle, WA, you will learn from mentors, work on real-world solutions, and gain exposure to backend development, DevOps, and data-driven AI applications. You will participate in design reviews, implement features, and develop technical documentation, while growing professionally in a collaborative, inclusive environment with a