Software Development Manager Interview Experience - Seattle, Washington
Process
The initial process included a phone screen. Questions were asked on awareness of F5 and what products they develop. Some questions were relevant to management/leadership aspects, such as, "What is your leadership style?" This also included questions on background and interest, followed by an onsite with technical and management leaders.
Questions
How do you motivate your team? What questions do you have about the position?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the F5 Software Development Manager role in Seattle, Washington.
Success Rate
F5's interview process for their Software Development Manager roles in Seattle, Washington is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for F5's Software Development Manager interview process in Seattle, Washington.
F5 Work Experiences
- 3.0It was a great company. A misstep by the CEO a couple of years back cost themSoftware Development Manager • Former EmployeeSpokane, Washington, United StatesAugust 6, 2019Pros: Had great technology with excellent customer care, and a phenomenal culture under John McAdam.Cons: Was late transitioning to cloud services. Lost momentum for a couple of years with a short-lived CEO who resigned in disgrace.
- 2.0It used to be a good place to work, and now it sucksSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesOctober 15, 2025Pros: With what they pay and how they expect work, now I don't have any to write.Cons: Terrible work-life balance, on mediocre pay. Upper management is clueless.
- 4.0Good work-life balanceSenior Engineer • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesOctober 11, 2025Pros: - Good work-life balanceCons: - Lower pay - Lots of new upper management, so things keep changing.
