F5 · 1 day ago
Principal DevOps Engineer
San Jose
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$186K/yr - $280K/yr
10+ years expF5 is dedicated to creating a better digital world and is seeking a Principal DevOps Engineer to join their innovative team. This role involves serving as a technical visionary and strategic leader, shaping and advancing the DevOps ecosystem while mentoring engineers at all career stages.
Consumer ElectronicsSaaSSecurityVirtualization
Responsibilities
Set strategic direction and vision for DevOps architecture, automation, and pipeline tooling
Own the architecture and implementation of scalable, robust Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for hybrid, cloud, and on-prem environments
Design and optimize complex CI/CD frameworks using leading industry tools to support secure, seamless delivery at scale
Develop and enforce best practices for automated provisioning, deployment, testing, monitoring, and security across environments and projects
Spearhead advanced containerization, orchestration, and workload automation initiatives using Docker, Kubernetes, and other container technologies
Lead cloud platform strategy (AWS, Azure, GCP), driving cloud adoption, architecture, resilience, performance, and cost optimization
Implement and support continuous monitoring, logging, and alerting utilizing tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, and OpenTelemetry (OTEL)
Guide advanced configuration management practices (Ansible, Chef, Puppet, SaltStack) and champion automation at every layer
Provide technical leadership for DevSecOps, embedding security into all DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure
Lead complex incident resolution, root cause analysis, and system reliability engineering (SRE) efforts for highly critical systems
Advise and collaborate with leadership, architects, and principal engineers across product, software, infrastructure, security, and IT
Drive documentation excellence, ensuring architecture, processes, runbooks, technical and operational guides are thorough and current
Mentor, coach, and uplift DevOps engineers at every level, establishing high standards and fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement
Influence and develop DevOps roadmaps, evaluate emerging technologies, and promote organizational transformation
Qualification
Required
Deep mastery of CI/CD platforms (GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Jenkins) and proven record designing complex enterprise-grade pipelines
Extensive experience and authority in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/OpenTofu, AWS CloudFormation), with strong architectural acumen
Advanced expertise in scripting (Python, Bash/Shell) and proven automation of provisioning, operations, and deployments at scale
Demonstrated leadership in containerization (Docker, Podman), Kubernetes orchestration, and cloud-native patterns
Significant experience architecting on major public cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Deep practical expertise with monitoring & observability stacks: Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry
Broad and deep knowledge in configuration management: Ansible, Puppet, Chef, SaltStack
Mastery of Git-based version control, branching strategies, and collaborative workflows (GitHub, GitLab)
Advanced infrastructure security skills with hands-on expertise in tools such as Hashicorp Vault, Semgrep, and integrated CI/CD pipeline security
Experience with artifact management at scale (Artifactory, Docker Registry)
Exceptional troubleshooting and debugging skills in cloud, container, and distributed system environments
Outstanding communication, technical writing, and documentation skills for both technical and executive audiences
Demonstrated excellence operating in fast-paced Agile/Scrum environments
Proven technical leadership, mentorship, and influence across engineering and DevOps organizations
Preferred
Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related technical field, or equivalent experience
10+ years of experience designing, leading, and operating large-scale production systems in DevOps, cloud, or SRE roles
Demonstrated impact leading IaC, automation, and security strategy at enterprise scale
Extensive experience with high-availability, disaster recovery, performance tuning, and cloud cost management
Strong expertise in Linux systems administration, networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, load balancing, firewalls), and advanced troubleshooting of infrastructure and distributed systems
History of principal/lead engineering or technical management roles, including mentorship and cross-team collaboration
Recognized as a thought leader or subject matter expert in DevOps/cloud/infrastructure engineering fields. Contributions (open source, conferences, communities) are a significant plus
Benefits
Incentive compensation
Bonus
Restricted stock units
Benefits
Company
F5 is a multi-cloud application services and security company that specializes in application security, performance, and delivery.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Elliott Management Corp.
2020-11-08Post Ipo Equity
1999-06-04IPO
1998-09-24Series Unknown
Leadership Team
François Locoh-Donou
President and CEO
Mohan Veloo
Chief Technology Officer - Asia Pacific, China & Japan
Recent News
2025-12-24
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