HVT Software Development Engineer II

At F5 we strive to bring a better digital world to life. Our teams empower organizations across the globe to create secure and run applications that enhance how we experience our evolving digital world. We are passionate about cybersecurity from protecting consumers from fraud to enabling companies to focus on innovation.

Everything we do centers around people. That means we obsess over how to make the lives of our customers and their customers better. And it means we prioritize a diverse F5 community where each individual can thrive.

Job Description Hardware Validation Team Software Development Engineer II

We are looking for an enthusiastic innovative results-driven problem-solver to join our on-site Spokane team as a Software Development Engineer II. If this describes you you may be a good fit for our team! We focus on building critical tools for developing our family of leading-edge application delivery network platforms.

At F5 we live our core values; We are owners we make F5 more agile we create a more diverse and inclusive F5 we obsess over customer needs and we help each other thrive. We support each other in achieving our goals and we work hard while having fun!

What You Will Do:

• Drive end-to-end testing for software and hardware applications including PCA and system-level testing. Execute test plans and scripts in accordance with QA standards to ensure high-quality on-time delivery.
• Design develop and maintain comprehensive test cases and scripts for new features. Research and implement emerging test technologies and methodologies to optimize testing efficiency and product reliability.
• Write debug and implement code for features and APIs using relevant programming languages. Participate in design and code reviews to ensure all solutions align with architectural vision and stability requirements.
• Perform PCA and system testing of new products as well as new releases of existing products. PCA and system testing may include internal F5 test suites for quality assurance as well as manufacturing test plans performed internally for debug and on the manufacturing line for prototype development in preparation for the production manufacturing test team.
• Partner with Engineering Product and Support teams to communicate test findings troubleshoot complex issues and translate project requirements into actionable test strategies.
• Gathers and analyzes test data to generate build reports and bug documentation. Develop process manuals procedural standards and test requirements to guide team members and external developers.
• Deliver internal and external presentations to project leaders and stakeholders.
• Support senior engineers on complex tasks and participate in the hiring and onboarding of new team members.
• Uphold corporate business ethics and comply with all company policies and assigned activities.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Solid understanding of OOP principles software development and unit testing
• Proficient in at least one high-level programming language
• Linux and practical knowledge of shell (BASH) scripting
• Experience with Git
• Experience with JSON APIs over HTTP/REST.
• Outstanding problem-solving and debugging skills
• Excellent written verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Experience with Docker/containers
• Experience with Databases such as MongoDB Postgres and Elasticsearch/OpenSearch
• Experience with UX Design
• Experience with GitLab CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with building Tableau workbooks and visualizations
• Experience with configuration management and deployment automation tools such as Kubernetes Nomad Ansible etc.
• Experience with monitoring tools like Prometheus and other infrastructure & application monitoring tools
• Experience with PCA or System Level MFG Test.
• Solid knowledge and experience with test methodologies used in Hardware Test.
• Proficiency in creating and tracking bugs and issues and following up with verification of resolutions.
• UNIX/Linux experience preferred.
• Solid analytic / trouble-shooting skills.
• Successfully manages ambiguity with limited direction.
• Demonstrates proficiency in both written and verbal communications.
• Strong networking experience and understanding of Server Architectures.
• Able to collaborate and thrive in a fast-paced high-performance environment.
• Demonstrates emerging leadership qualities; can lead small group interaction.

Requirements

• BS/BA in Electrical Engineering Computer Science or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2 years of software development and engineering experience.
• 2 years of professional experience in a Linux/UNIX environment.

F5 is an equal opportunity employer and we embrace diversity!

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.

F5 maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge skills experience geographic locations and market conditions as well as to reflect F5s differing products industries and lines of business. The pay range referenced is as of the time of the job posting and is subject to change.

You may also be offered incentive compensation bonus restricted stock units and benefits. More details about F5s benefits can be found at the following link: F5 reserves the right to change or terminate any benefit plan without notice.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of F5 to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants without regard to unlawful considerations of race religion color national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age sensory physical or mental disability marital status veteran or military status genetic information or any other classification protected by applicable local state or federal laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment including but not limited to hiring job assignment compensation promotion benefits training discipline and termination. F5 offers a variety of reasonable accommodations for candidates. Requesting an accommodation is completely voluntary. F5 will assess the need for accommodations in the application process separately from those that may be needed to perform the job. Request by contacting .