Principal Software Development Engineer

F5 Networks, Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 194,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

F5 Networks, Inc. is seeking a Principal Software Development Engineer to advance Order to Cash solutions with a modern, agile mindset.

You will own complex Oracle Fusion Cloud and EBS domains, design scalable systems, and mentor peers in best practices and security-focused development. With deep expertise in Fusion Order Management, RMCS, and EBS modules, you will drive PoCs, collaborate across product and enterprise architecture, and contribute to high-impact enterprise software delivery

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent work experience.
• Hands-on engineering experience supporting and configuring Oracle EBS and Oracle Fusion Cloud Order to Cash solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to independently design, configure, and execute functional PoCs in Oracle Fusion Cloud environments.
• Solid understanding of end-to-end Order to Cash business processes, recurring revenue and subscription lifecycles, pricing logic, and fulfillment workflows.
• Experience in technical leadership roles with a demonstrated ability to mentor peers and guide technical decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Order to Cash Solution Engineering: Apply modern engineering principles and practices throughout the full software lifecycle—from initial concept and design through deployment, maintenance, and refinement of Order to Cash applications.
• Functional PoCs: Drive and execute hands-on functional and technical PoCs to evaluate, validate, and demonstrate new Oracle Fusion Cloud features, functionality, and complex business configurations.
• Oracle Fusion & EBS Ownership: Take ownership of complex technical and functional challenges spanning Oracle Fusion Cloud (Fusion Order Management, Fusion Subscription, RMCS) and Oracle EBS (Order Management, Service Contracts, Pricing, Inventory, Shipping).
• System Design & Security: Design, build, and maintain highly complex O2C software and integration solutions with a security-first mindset, ensuring scalability, performance, and reliability.
• Technical Leadership & Mentorship: Provide technical leadership and guidance to the SDE community, fostering team growth and helping peers upskill in Oracle Fusion Cloud technologies and modern engineering best practices.
• Architectural & Process Improvements: Proactively seek out opportunities for architectural optimizations, process improvements, and technical innovations to align with evolving business models.

Skills

Oracle Fusion Cloud

Oracle EBS

PoC Design & Execution

Order to Cash domain knowledge

Technical leadership & mentorship

Agile & DevSecOps

Communication & collaboration

Education

BS/BA in CS/Software Eng/IT

Tools

Oracle Fusion Cloud

Oracle EBS

Job description

About F5

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

Engineering is a core discipline at F5 for many roles. As a software engineer specializing in products and services, you will bring a modern, agile development mindset to your work. As a Principal SDE, your primary responsibility will be to develop, configure, and enhance software applications and services. By incorporating engineering best practices, you will play a crucial role in designing, coding, testing, debugging, documenting, and providing support for software and service solutions. Collaborating with fellow engineers and cross‑functional teams, you will contribute to the development of novel solutions and technologies. Additionally, you will apply the same rigor to refine existing solutions as required.

What You’ll Do

• Order to Cash Solution Engineering: Apply modern engineering principles and practices throughout the full software lifecycle—from initial concept and design through deployment, maintenance, and refinement of Order to Cash applications.
• Functional Proof of Concepts (PoCs): Drive and execute hands‑on functional and technical PoCs to evaluate, validate, and demonstrate new Oracle Fusion Cloud features, functionality, and complex business configurations.
• Oracle Fusion & EBS Ownership: Take ownership of complex technical and functional challenges spanning Oracle Fusion Cloud (Fusion Order Management, Fusion Subscription, RMCS) and Oracle EBS (Order Management, Service Contracts, Pricing, Inventory, Shipping).
• System Design & Security: Design, build, and maintain highly complex O2C software and integration solutions with a security-first mindset, ensuring scalability, performance, and reliability.
• Technical Leadership & Mentorship: Provide technical leadership and guidance to the SDE community, fostering team growth and helping peers upskill in Oracle Fusion Cloud technologies and modern engineering best practices.
• Architectural & Process Improvements: Proactively seek out opportunities for architectural optimizations, process improvements, and technical innovations to align with evolving business models.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with cross‑functional delivery teams, product managers, and enterprise architecture to translate business requirements into robust, scalable software designs.
• Engineering Best Practices: Champion rigorous engineering standards across all phases of development, including code and configuration reviews, automated testing, and DevSecOps deployment practices.
• Ethics & Compliance: Uphold F5's Business Code of Ethics and promptly report violations of the Code or company policies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What You’ll Bring

• Deep Oracle Fusion Cloud Expertise: Hands‑on engineering and configuration experience with Oracle Fusion Cloud, with particular strength in Fusion Order Management, Fusion Subscription, and Revenue Management Cloud Service (RMCS).
• Oracle EBS Proficiency: Strong technical and functional familiarity with core Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) modules, including Order Management, Subscriptions, Service Contracts, Pricing, Inventory, and Shipping.
• Functional PoC Execution: Demonstrated ability to independently design, configure, and execute functional Proofs of Concept (PoCs) to validate cloud business processes and solution feasibility.
• Order to Cash Domain Knowledge: Solid understanding of end‑to‑end Order to Cash business processes, recurring revenue and subscription lifecycles, pricing logic, and fulfillment workflows.
• Technical Leadership & Mentorship: Experience in technical leadership roles with a demonstrated ability to mentor peers and guide technical decision‑making.
• Analytical & Problem‑Solving Skills: Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and troubleshooting skills, with a proven ability to break down complex issues and provide reliable level‑of‑effort estimates.
• Agile & DevSecOps Practice: Solid understanding of agile and lean software development methodologies, DevSecOps principles, and modern integration patterns (APIs, web services).
• Communication & Collaboration: Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly to both technical teams and business stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Education: BS/BA degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent work experience.
• Total Experience: 12+ years of engineering experience supporting, configuring, or implementing enterprise systems in Information Technology.
• Oracle O2C Experience: Hands‑on engineering experience supporting and configuring Oracle EBS and Oracle Fusion Cloud Order to Cash solutions.
• Hands‑on experience building and executing functional Proofs of Concept (PoCs) in Oracle Fusion Cloud environments.
• Software Delivery: Proven track record of designing, building, and delivering scalable enterprise software solutions using agile principles.
• Languages & Integration: Advanced knowledge in high‑level programming or scripting languages, software design patterns, and enterprise integration techniques.

Compensation

The annual base pay for this position is: $193,600.00 - $290,400.00. 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

F5 is an equal opportunity employer and strongly supports diversity in the workplace. 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 [e-mail].

Work Environment

• Hybrid: Employees within 30 commutable miles of an F5 office are required to work from the office a minimum of 30 business days per quarter.
• Remote: Primarily work from designated home location but can come into an F5 office to work or travel to an offsite location as needed.

Company Culture

Founded in 1996, F5 is a global leader in application delivery and security. Our premier platform helps customers secure and deliver every app, API, and piece of infrastructure across all environments. Backed by over three decades of expertise and 553 patents, our solutions protect against threats while ensuring fast, reliable digital experiences. With over 6,400 employees, we serve more than 23,000 customers in over 170 countries. To continue this work, we need people like you—the best minds in the industry. We're committed to a unique, human‑first culture that encourages authenticity, prioritizes diversity and inclusion, and fosters the growth and success of our employees.