Senior Software Engineer - Big‑ip

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Expert-level c/c++ development
Linux internals and memory management
Elf internals and abi compatibility
** F5 is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for its BIG‑IP Shared Components Team, focusing on maintaining and modernizing core components to ensure robust, secure, and performant applications. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in C/C++ development, Linux systems, and technical leadership while contributing to a diverse and innovative team culture. **

Job Summary

  • The role involves leading the maintenance and modernization of BIG-IP's common binaries, daemons, libraries, and scripting ecosystems to ensure a robust foundation.
  • Candidates will define and enforce coding standards, quality gates, and comprehensive test strategies for both native and managed code bases.
  • The position requires driving the security posture through vulnerability management, supply-chain scanning, and threat modeling for shared components.

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** F5 is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for its BIG‑IP Shared Components Team, focusing on maintaining and modernizing core components to ensure robust, secure, and performant applications. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in C/C++ development, Linux systems, and technical leadership while contributing to a diverse and innovative team culture. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Expert-level C/C++ development
  • Linux internals and memory management
  • ELF internals and ABI compatibility
  • Security posture and SBOM management
  • C/C++ compiler optimization techniques

Nice-to-have

  • Mentorship of engineering teams
  • Cross-team collaboration skills
  • Risk management expertise
  • Future-proof architecture planning

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 8+ years production C/C++ experience
  • Expert knowledge of Linux internals
  • Deep systems expertise in ELF and ABI
  • Proven technical leadership and mentorship

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