Senior Director, Cloud Engineering & AI Platforms

F5 Networks, Inc in; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 319,000 - 478,000; Full time

Job summary

F5 Networks, Inc is seeking a Senior Director of Engineering to lead data-path engineering for the Distributed Cloud product, guiding scalable teams across distributed cloud services, AI traffic and high-performance applications. You will own the roadmap, drive engineering excellence, and collaborate with product, design, and leadership to deliver reliable, secure cloud services at scale across the globe.

The role emphasizes strategic vision, data-driven decisions, and an inspirational

Qualifications

• 10+ years leading engineering teams in distributed, global organizations.
• Experience running a cloud service at scale with focus on performance, reliability, and security.
• Experience with AWS, Azure, GCP and AI traffic workflows and modern applications.
• Deep knowledge of cloud data planes and scalable, high-performance solutions for AI-powered services.
• Strategic, data-driven leader who translates vision into execution.

Responsibilities

• Champion Vision and Direction: Build and optimize the cloud data plane for AI traffic and modern, distributed applications.
• Run Multiple Cloud Services: Own operating and scaling multiple cloud services with reliability benchmarks.
• Define the Strategic Framework: Develop operational strategy aligned with business goals for the Distributed Cloud.
• Revolutionize Processes: Identify bottlenecks and introduce automation for distributed teams.
• Scale Engineering Excellence: Roadmap for scaling processes, infrastructure, and global teams.
• Collaborate to Innovate: Work with product, design, and engineering leaders on delivery milestones.
• Elevate Engineering Infrastructure: Invest in CI/CD, PM tools, and collaboration platforms.
• Metrics That Matter: Set KPIs and drive improvements from data insights.
• Talent Supercharger: Nurture leadership and build a high-performance culture.
• Master Resource Management: Plan and deploy resources and manage budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Cloud service

Cloud architectures

AI integration

Strategic vision

Data-driven decisions

Cross-functional collaboration

People management

Tools

CI/CD tooling

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Job description

F5 Networks, Inc is seeking a Senior Director of Engineering to lead data-path engineering for the Distributed Cloud product, guiding scalable teams across distributed cloud services, AI traffic and high-performance applications. You will own the roadmap, drive engineering excellence, and collaborate with product, design, and leadership to deliver reliable, secure cloud services at scale across the globe.

The role emphasizes strategic vision, data-driven decisions, and an inspirational