Position Summary The F5 NGINX Business Unit is seeking a Principal Software Engineer based in India. As a software engineer, you will be an integral part of a development team delivering high-quality features for exciting next generation NGINX SaaS products. The role is focused on delivering loosely coupled software components and microservices integrated in both public & private cloud architectures; creating solutions to a wide variety of technical challenges; independently designing, implementing, and testing new functionality; and collaborating with peers and technical leads. Youll be expected to handle most development tasks independently, with minimal direct supervision.
Primary Responsibilities Collaborate with a globally distributed team to design, code, and test robust, scalable, loosely coupled components for SaaS applications hosted on public cloud platforms. Diagnose and resolve complex software challenges involving network, security, and web technologies. This includes troubleshooting problems with HTTP load balancers, API gateways (e.g., NGINX proxies), and related systems. Serve as source of technical expertise to a project team and as a mentor for junior staff members. Work cross functionally integrating, testing and debugging issues with existing system wide software. Take part in product support, bug triaging, and bug-fixing activities on a rotating schedule to ensure the SaaS service meets its SLA commitments. Consistently apply forward-thinking software design, implementation, and test principles. Participate in hiring and onboarding of new engineers. Skills
Expertise in coding with Golang (preferred) or other high-level programming languages like Rust, C++, or Python, combined with a demonstrated ability to lead challenging software development projects. Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes, as well as developing applications using microservices architecture within cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud. Solid knowledge of computer networking principles. Experience with network service technologies such as HTTP, gRPC, TLS, REST APIs, and OpenTelemetry. Proven ability to manage and drive complex software development and testing projects in dynamic, fast-paced environments, with a clear understanding of balancing trade-offs to meet deadlines and maintain quality. Strong skills in communication, collaboration, and leadership, with experience in guiding and mentoring teams effectively. A demonstrated passion for learning new technologies, backed by a history of successfully acquiring new skills. Qualifications
Bachelors or advanced degree; and/or equivalent work experience. 10+ years of experience in relevant roles.