Sr Principal Engineer

F5 is seeking a Senior Principal Engineer to spearhead the design and development of Control Plane for their cloud native BIGIP products. This role sits at the intersection of cloud infrastructure, security, and application delivery, requiring deep expertise in Kubernetes, networking protocols, and distributed systems.

The position offers an opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology that protects and enables digital businesses worldwide. As the technical lead, you'll be responsible for architecting resilient, scalable control-plane solutions that enable secure multi-tenant application deployment. The role combines hands-on technical leadership with mentorship opportunities, allowing you to shape both the technology and the team.

The ideal candidate brings 15+ years of experience, with deep expertise in Go, C/C++, and Kubernetes. You'll work in a hybrid environment from San Jose, with competitive compensation ranging from $207,279 to $310,919, plus additional benefits including equity and bonuses.

F5 offers a unique culture that prioritizes authenticity, diversity, and employee growth. You'll be part of a team that's passionate about cybersecurity and creating solutions that protect consumers from fraud while enabling companies to focus on innovation. The role provides an excellent opportunity to work on complex technical challenges while contributing to F5's mission of bringing a better digital world to life.