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F5

Manager, Software Development Engineering

F5

. Lead development of next-generation cloud-native networking, security, and AI platforms .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeSeattle • Washington • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $191,000 - $286,400 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in leading cloud-native networking and security platform development, with a strong focus on Kubernetes, distributed systems, and AI-powered analytics. Proven ability to mentor teams, drive modernization efforts, and ensure high-quality software delivery while fostering a collaborative team culture.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Kubernetes Native Micro-ServicesDistributed SystemsCloud-Native ArchitecturesEBPF Based ObservabilityTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills
KubernetesGRPCProtobufsHelmCI/CDSoftware Engineering MethodologiesCode Design PatternsTestingOperations5G Native Telco Ecosystems
Soft Skills
Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsMentoringCollaborationTeam Building
Industry Keywords
Cloud-Native NetworkingSecurity PostureAI PlatformsObservability Solutions3GPP Specs

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
CloudDistributed SystemsGRPCKubernetes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead development of next-generation cloud-native networking, security, and AI platforms
  • Oversee design and implementation of distributed computing architectures, including eBPF-based observability, AI-powered analytics, and 5G/telco solutions
  • Provide hands-on technical guidance across requirements, architecture, development, integration, and operations
  • Lead cross-functional, geographically dispersed teams
  • Drive modernization and capacity upgrades
  • Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including international and interagency partners, to align technical roadmaps with strategic objectives
  • Serve as a senior technical advisor and shape interoperability and security posture
  • Support, mentor, coach, and provide professional development for team members
  • Collaborate across teams to deliver high-quality software meeting customer needs
  • Advise on architecture, code design patterns, testing, and continuous integration
  • Own customer issues, provide timely fixes, and deliver root cause analyses
  • Collaborate with engineering and product management leaders on roadmaps, strategy, dependencies, and requirements
  • Perform continuous team member evaluations and provide frequent feedback
  • Identify hiring needs and serve as hiring manager for recruiting engineers
  • Foster a collaborative, positive, cohesive, and empowered team culture
  • Establish best practices for software quality, reliability, security, and operational excellence
  • Foster technical excellence, accountability, and innovation

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree; or 6 years and a master’s degree; or a PhD with 3 years’ experience; or equivalent experience.
  • 1+ years of prior experience in managing / leading team of software engineers preferred
  • Experience building Kubernetes native micro-services leveraging gRPC, protobufs, helm etc.
  • Deep understanding of Kubernetes Controllers, distributed systems, and cloud-native architectures
  • Hands-on familiarity with Kubernetes and container-based platforms
  • Knowledge and expertise in software engineering methodologies and practices for the full software development process, including coding standards, code reviews, build process, CI/CD, testing, and operations
  • Knowledge of eBPF tech stack and eBPF based observability solutions is a plus
  • Knowledge of 5G native telco ecosystems and understanding of 3GPP specs is preferred
  • Demonstrated ability in mentoring and developing people
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Demonstrated excellence in all written communications
  • Able to collaborate and thrive in a fast-paced high-performance environment

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Incentive compensation
  • Bonus
  • Restricted stock units
  • Benefits package
  • Reasonable accommodations for candidates