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Senior Principal Software Engineer

F5 is a force for a better digital world, making products that protect apps, APIs, and infrastructure from attackers, enabling digital businesses to be fast and available.
Louisville, CO, USASeattle, WA, USASan Jose, CA, USA
$188,436 - $282,654
Backend
Principal Software Engineer
Remote
1,000 - 5,000 Employees
12+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Cybersecurity

Job Description

F5 is a leading technology company focused on creating a better digital world through cybersecurity and application delivery solutions. As a Senior Principal Software Engineer, you'll play a crucial technical leadership role in shaping the company's technical strategy and architectural direction. This position offers an opportunity to work on cutting-edge software solutions that protect apps, APIs, and infrastructure from cyber threats.

The role combines strategic technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring expertise in system programming languages like C, Rust, and C++. You'll be responsible for designing and building distributed, fault-tolerant systems while mentoring other engineers and driving innovation. The position demands deep knowledge of networking fundamentals, cloud-based networks, and security principles.

F5 offers a competitive compensation package with a base salary range of $188,436 - $282,654, plus additional benefits including equity, bonuses, and comprehensive health coverage. The company maintains a flexible work environment with remote work options, demonstrating their commitment to work-life balance.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned software engineer who wants to make a significant impact in cybersecurity and application delivery while working with a company that values innovation, technical excellence, and employee growth. The role offers the chance to work on complex technical challenges while influencing the direction of critical security products used by organizations worldwide.

Last updated 2 months ago

Responsibilities For Senior Principal Software Engineer

  • Lead architecture, design, and development of scalable, high-performance systems
  • Drive innovation and make critical technical decisions
  • Establish and enforce technical best practices and standards
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into solutions
  • Write, review, and maintain high-quality code
  • Optimize system performance and reliability
  • Contribute to incident management and root cause analysis
  • Provide mentorship and guidance to software engineers
  • Shape and influence product roadmap
  • Act as a thought leader and subject matter expert

Requirements For Senior Principal Software Engineer

Rust
Linux
  • 12+ years of experience in software development
  • Deep expertise in system programming (C, Rust, C++)
  • Extensive knowledge of networking fundamentals
  • Experience with cloud-based networks, web protocols, proxies, load balancing
  • Proficiency in designing distributed, fault-tolerant systems
  • Knowledge of event-driven architecture and multi-threading
  • Experience with open-source development practices
  • Proven track record as a technical leader
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits For Senior Principal Software Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Equity
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Equity
  • Bonus

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