Sr. QA Engineer, Distributed Cloud

Position Summary

• F5 Inc. is actively searching for a dynamic and accomplished PE/Sr. PE (Individual Contributor) to join our team and lead the scale sizing and performance engineering efforts for the revolutionary F5XC Distributed Cloud SaaS Platform.

• As a pivotal team member you will spearhead the entire F5XC Sizing of Scale initiative utilizing your expertise to devise inventive methodologies for assessing high-scale globally distributed systems.

• Your role involves delving into the core components of F5XC including Control Configuration and Data Planes understanding their configurations for achieving global scale. Subsequently you will formulate a systematic approach to test these components both in isolation and within an end-to-end SaaS offering accommodating various combinations of features.

Primary Responsibilities

• Strategic Ownership: Spearhead the F5XC Scale/Performance effort demonstrating a commitment to pushing boundaries and achieving unprecedented scalability.

• Innovative Methodologies: Pioneer inventive methodologies for measuring highly scaled globally distributed systems showcasing your ability to think outside the box.

• Framework Development: Craft a robust framework of tools and best practices ensuring that each release adheres to high-quality and scale conditions thereby setting new industry benchmarks.

• Collaborative Engagement: Collaborate closely with component owners to gain insights into the design and implementation of various SaaS components actively identifying opportunities for improvement.

• Performance Optimization: Stress-test applications and profile performance to uncover existing behavior and bottlenecks contributing to the ongoing enhancement of the F5XC platform.

The Job Description is intended to be a general representation of the responsibilities and requirements of the job. However the description may not be all-inclusive and responsibilities and requirements are subject to change.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Test Automation Advocate: Showcase a strong commitment to test automation backed by a proven track record in this critical area.

• Networking Proficiency: Demonstrate excellent hands-on knowledge of networking fundamentals coupled with practical experience in Kubernetes environments.

• Coding Prowess: Exhibit hands-on expertise in Python/Golang emphasizing your ability to navigate and contribute to the codebase effectively.

• Security Acumen: Understanding of Network and Application Security (WAAP) is a definite plus showcasing your holistic approach to system robustness.

• Technical Insight: Possess a solid understanding of L2/L3 networking and routing protocols complemented by familiarity with the Linux Networking stack and Linux performance tuning parameters.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a minimum of 15 years of related experience with a Bachelors degree or 12 years and a Masters degree or equivalent experience.

• Excellent organizational agility and communication skills throughout the organization.

Environment

• Abundance of Freedom: Experience a workplace that encourages autonomy fostering an environment where your ideas can flourish.

• Continuous Learning: Enjoy ample opportunities for professional growth supported by a team of great mentors with solid backgrounds across various domains.

• Collaborative Team: Join a cohesive and supportive team from day one ensuring a seamless transition into a workspace that feels like home.

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