Software Engineer Iii

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Position Summary
We are looking for an experienced FPGA RTL designer to work with a dynamic System Engineering team to deliver a wide range of networking products. This position includes responsibilities for FPGA logic design, FPGA system simulation, FPGA debug, and lab validation and performance measurement. Designs are created from high level specifications that may or may not include complete details. Designs are verified through setting up simulation and lab test environments, developing and debugging test cases and enhancing code coverage to further improve design robustness and quality.
This position collaborates with project team members (Product Managers, Architects, Analysts, Software Engineers, Project Managers, etc.) to ensure development and implementation of data driven solutions.
Primary Responsibilities

• HDL code development, complex logic design, partitioning, and RTL code development
• Verify designs by developing and executing functional test environments
• Contribute to the creation and integration of highly complex logic modules
• Analyze design operation data, conduct experimental tests, evaluates results, and produces performance documentation.
• Present technical solutions, capabilities, considerations, and features in business terms.
• Effectively communicate status, issues, and risks in a precise and timely manner.
• Partner with senior technical staff and management to break down tasks, provide estimates, and discuss tradeoffs.
• Writes technical documentation for internal and/or external consumption, for developers of varying skill level.
• Provide technical guidance to junior Engineers
• Responsible for upholding F5's Business Code of Ethics and for promptly reporting violations of the Code or other company policies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

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.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to use professional concepts, positive teammate
• Must be able to apply company policies and procedures to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
• Strong knowledge in FPGA development and debug tools required
• Strong knowledge of System Verilog RTL language required
• Networking knowledge is a plus
• Knowledge of high speed FPGA interfaces a plus (PCIe, Ethernet MACs, GCI, AXI)
• Knowledge of memory interfaces and memory structures is a plus
• Knowledge of lab tools; bus analyzer, oscilloscope, logic analyzer, IXIA traffic generators a plus

• Duties require the ability to utilize a computer, read printed material, and communicate over email, MS Teams, Zoom calls, etc.

• Duties may require being on call periodically or working outside normal working hours (evenings and weekends). Duties may require the ability to travel via automobile or airplane, typically less than 5% of the time spent traveling.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field
• 4-6 years related work experience

F5 Networks, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and strongly supports diversity in the workplace.
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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: $110,219.00 - $165,329.00
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.
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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.