Process
Applied online. Got a call from a recruiter. Set up a phone interview with the hiring manager in a few days. The manager was very friendly and explained about the company. They asked about my experience related to the requirements of the position, my interest in the position, and about the company. They also asked some problem-solving (DS/algorithm-related) questions. They see how you approach it, not necessarily the exact answer. The next round would have been a coding-related interview with team members onsite, but I couldn't clear the initial screen.
Questions
Problem-solving questions - can't reveal due to policy.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the F5 Engineering role in Seattle, Washington.
Success Rate
F5's interview process for their Engineering roles in Seattle, Washington is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for F5's Engineering interview process in Seattle, Washington.
F5 Work Experiences
- 4.0Good executive team that knows how to become and remain the key market playerSenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesDecember 7, 2013Pros: F5 provides great benefits, and people generally have good work-life balance. They are in a solid technical field with an interesting product lineup. It's one of the few companies that helped put Seattle on the map in the tech world.Cons: Turf wars from low-level management on up, across the entire organization, make for a very exhausting and disappointing environment.
- 2.0Great Culture, Weak LeadershipSr. Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesAugust 19, 2025Pros: Work culture is the best in the industry.Cons: The leadership team is technically weak and doesn’t understand the product, leading to a poor roadmap.
- 4.0Good Culture, Slow GrowthSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesSeptember 17, 2024Pros: Good culture, benefits, and work-life balance.Cons: Depending on the team, career growth generally is difficult here. There are not many promotions or merit increases over the past few years due to budget reductions.
