Principal Software Engineer

F5 is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead data path development for the CNE product line, focusing on scalability and high availability in distributed cloud environments. The ideal candidate will have deep technical expertise in BGP, MP-BGP, MPLS, networking fundamentals, and distributed systems, with Kubernetes orchestration.

Requirements

• 14+ years of software engineering experience
• 10+ years in designing and implementing large-scale distributed systems
• Deep expertise in BGP, MPLS, EVPN and IPSec routing, as well as networking fundamentals
• Strong coding proficiency in C/C++/Golang
• Hands-on experience with Docker, K8s, and microservices architecture in cloud environments
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Bonus
• Stock Options
• Relocation Assistance