F5 Networks

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.

POSITION SUMMARY: 

As a key member of the HW design team, this position will be responsible for leading the development of hardware subsystems from inception to production release. Responsible for all facets of hardware design.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for upholding F5’s Business Code of Ethics and for promptly reporting violations of the Code or other company policies.
• Perform in a lead capacity.
• New product system level design, provide and maintain schedule for deliverables, deliver quality documentation, comprehensive product testing, supplier validation, design for testability and manufacturability.
• Collect collateral and develop test boards to validate concepts.
• Re-evaluate and tune the design & implementation of current products.
• Conduct internal & external presentations.
• Communicate with technical & non-technical colleagues and customers.
• Invent new functions for products, synergies between products & methods for improving product efficiency & maintainability.
• Work closely with Architecture team to author functional specifications.
• Develop hardware from functional specifications. Ensure all features and functionality are incorporated into the design.
• Author functional specifications for CPLDs and implement the design using Verilog HDL.
• Train and assist Manufacturing team on new products. Continually support Sustaining Engineering team on legacy products.
• Work with junior members of the product development team to review their work and provide feedback on ways to improve quality, efficiency, and productivity.
• Work on projects requiring advanced knowledge and expertise in an area of specialization.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Expertise in hardware design.
• Experience in networking hardware design.
• Experience in board-level CPU design.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Effective multitasking of job duties and/or projects.
• Advanced board-level troubleshooting experience.
• System-level troubleshooting experience
• Proficiency in Verilog HDL programming.
• Expertise in test methodologies and use of test equipment.
• Knowledge of compliance and regulatory design requirements.
• Applies company policies and procedures to resolve complex issues. Ability to interact with customers, management, and other members of the team in a professional, positive manner.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BSEE or equivalent required; MSEE is desirable.
• 7+ years of professional experience in hardware design.
• 2+ years of network hardware design experience preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Duties are performed in a normal office environment while sitting at a desk or computer table. Duties require the ability to utilize a computer, communicate over the telephone, and read printed material.

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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 annual U.S. base pay range for this position is: $145,024.00 - $217,536.00

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 F5’s 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 F5’s benefits can be found at the following link: https://www.f5.com/company/careers/benefits. F5 reserves the right to change or terminate any benefit plan without notice. 

Please note that F5 only contacts candidates through F5 email address (ending with @f5.com) or auto email notification from Yello/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.