Software Development Engineer II

F5 Networks, Inc.; Spokane Valley (WA); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

F5 Networks, Inc. is seeking a Software Development Engineer II to contribute to design, coding, testing, and debugging of platform and system software tasks.

You will implement high-quality code and deploy features or APIs under general supervision, collaborating with peers to ensure stability and quality. You will develop feature code, write tests, participate in design reviews, and work across teams to promote best practices.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional software engineering experience with a bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering or similar field.
• Experience in GoLang and Python highly preferred.
• Ability to collaborate, adapt, and thrive in a fast-paced, high-performance team environment.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with a focus on driving continuous improvement and efficiency.
• Demonstrated excellence in both written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to the development of small to medium complexity tasks, working on a variety of technical problems of varying scope & complexity.
• Develops feature code along with writing unit and functional tests, supporting larger components.
• Participate in design and code review to ensure quality and stability of features.
• Effectively work with peers on team-oriented projects.
• Proactively collaborates with other software engineers on design, best practices, and code reviews.
• Consistently applies good software design, implementation, and test principles.
• Able to design, implement, and test new functionality with minimal supervision.

Skills

GoLang

Python

Linux

Docker

Git/GitLab

CI/CD

Networking

Bash

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Tools

GitLab

Docker Compose

GoLand

VS Code

Job description

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

This position is responsible for contributing to the design, coding, testing, and debugging of platform and system software tasks of small to medium complexity. Working on a variety of technical problems of varying scope, the Software Development Engineer II implements high-quality code and deploys features or APIs under general supervision. Collaborates closely with team peers to development of features, participating in design and code reviews to ensure system stability and quality.

Primary Responsibilities

• Contributes to the development of small to medium complexity tasks, working on a variety of technical problems of varying scope & complexity.
• Develops feature code along with writing unit and functional tests, supporting larger components.
• Participate in design and code review to ensure quality and stability of features.
• Effectively work with peers on team-oriented projects.
• Proactively collaborates with other software engineers on design, best practices, and code reviews.
• Consistently applies good software design, implementation, and test principles.
• Able to design, implement, and test new functionality with minimal supervision.
• Upholds F5’s Business Code of Ethics.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Coding experience in a high-level language such as: GoLang, C/C++, Java, etc. GoLang highly preferred.
• Linux user experience desired, with the ability to navigate Linux OS and common scripting languages: Python, Bash, etc).
• Understanding of networking concepts and the OSI model.
• Knowledge of using Docker, Docker Compose, and containerized development workflows desired.
• Working knowledge of modern version control such as: Git/GitLab, CI/CD pipelines.
• Use of modern IDEs, such as: VS Code, GoLand.
• Experience interfacing with system hardware and firmware interfaces.
• Experience using generative AI to optimize coding and software development workflows.
• Understanding of the end-to-end product development lifecycle.

Minimum Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional software engineering experience with a bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering or similar field or 3+ years equivalent professional experience.
• Experience in a high-level coding language: GoLang and Python highly preferred.
• Ability to collaborate, adapt, and thrive in a fast-paced, high-performance team environment.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with a focus on driving continuous improvement and efficiency.
• Demonstrated excellence in both written and verbal communication.

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The Job Description is intended to be a general representation of the responsibilities and requirements of the job. However, the description may not be all-inclusive, and responsibilities and requirements are subject to change.

The annual base pay for this position is: $115,200.00 - $172,800.00 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.

Please note that F5 only contacts candidates through F5 email address (ending with @f5.com) or auto email notification from Workday (ending with f5.com or @myworkday.com).

Equal Employment Opportunity

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 Arrangement

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.

Together, we're building a better digital world. 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.