Principal Engineer, Software

• Serves as technical expert for the DNS module
• Leads analysis of requirements and defines the design for new and modification of existing tools, utilities, environments, modules/systems
• Provides technical leadership for the development of enterprise grade solutions for the F5 DNS products in containerized and orchestrated environments.
• Plan and implement the design specifications for the engineering project.
• Assists Architects and Managers with project scope and estimating
• Sets the direction and assists with the technical workflow of other engineers within the scope of assigned projects.
• Liaises with cross-functional teams to ensure that project is delivered in its entirety.
• Act as a mentor for junior members of the team
• Recommends and maintains technical design methodologies, processes and standards
• Participates on cross functional design teams to develop expertise in other modules/systems
• Engages with customers to address escalations and devise solutions
• Engages with Product Management to drive detailed product requirements
• Responsible for upholding F5's Business Code of Ethics and for promptly reporting violations of the Code or other company policies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Expert Knowledge and extensive experience with vertical stack technologies.
• Experience developing complex product development initiatives from concept through release.
• Extensive development experience in embedded operating systems.
• Exceptional problem solving.
• Able to collaborate and thrive in a fast-paced high-performance environment.
• Regularly finds ways to communicate widely through discussions, white papers, publications and other.
• Regularly demonstrates collaboration by promoting others ideas, influencing others, and making teams successful.
• Demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communications
• Must be a Subject Matter Expert in multiple skill areas.
• Duties are performed in a normal office environment while sitting at a desk or computer table.
• Duties may require being on call periodically or working outside normal working hours (evenings and weekends). Duties may also require the ability to travel via automobile or airplane, approximately 5% of the time spent traveling.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 8 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 5 years experience; or equivalent experience.