Engineer III, Software

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

As a Solution Test Engineer within the Central Manager Solution test team, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality and security of Big-IP products

You will be responsible for comprehensive testing across all aspects of the product line, from inception to deployment

This includes crafting and executing test plans, automating test cases, and collaborating with development teams to enhance product security

Primary Responsibilities

Develop and execute test strategies and plans to validate new and existing Big-IP features

Design, implement, and maintain robust automated test suites using Python, Cypress and Gitlab

Strengthen the security posture of F5 products through rigorous testing and vulnerability assessments

Execute and analyze automation runs, investigating test failures, and collaborating with development teams to resolve security and product quality issues

Perform security testing and assess vulnerabilities from Solution standpoint

Analyze, refine, and manage test methodologies to optimize efficiency and effectiveness

Stabilize existing test suites by introducing innovative tools and utilities

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Extensive experience in test automation using Python

Experience with UI automation tools (e g

Cypress, Playwright)

Good understanding of Linux networking and operating system internals

Solid foundation in network protocols (TCP, UDP, IP, HTTP, SSL, DNS, FTP)

Proficiency in test methodologies and software development lifecycle

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Good understanding of network and application security concepts, including encryption, authentication, and authorization

Expertise in networking concepts and traffic analysis tools

Experience with security testing tools (e g

, Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, Nessus, Metasploit)

Excellent teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience with CI/CD (Git, pipeline, Jenkins) and DevOps (Terraform, Ansible) tools

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field

Minimum of 6-8 years of relevant experience

Advanced degree (Master's) preferred

Additional Requirements

Ability to work collaboratively in a global team environment

Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and project requirements

Strong attention to detail and quality focus

F5 Inc

is an equal opportunity employer and strongly supports diversity in the workplace

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

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

Please note that F5 only contacts candidates through F5 email address (ending with @f5

com) or auto email notification from Workday (ending with f5

com or @myworkday

com)

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 accommodations@f5

com