QA Engineer II - System Test

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.

Summary This position is responsible for developing and executing test plans associated with F5 hardware products. Debug HW through the use of tests and Test Equipment to apply and maintain quality standards for F5 products. Works closely with MFG to ensure the Product transition from NPI to MFG is successful. Collaborates with peers and assigned Project teams. Requires direct management to complete the majority of development tasks. Primary Responsibilities  Follows and contributes to test standards and procedures on a wide range of major product components.  Performs system testing of new products, as well as new releases of existing products.  Collaborates with team members and technical leads.  Contributes to process and procedural documentation.  Performs Troubleshooting at the System Level.  Gathers and analyzes test data reports as well as Bug writing, Troubleshooting, and debugging.  Generates Test requirements for others to develop and execute.  Conducts internal presentations.  Assists Senior and Principal Test Engineers where needed.  Responsible for upholding F5’s Business Code of Ethics and for promptly reporting violations of the Code or other company policies.  Performs other related activities 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:  Solid knowledge and experience with test methodologies used in HW Test.  UNIX/Linux experience preferred.  2+ years PCA/System MFG experience.  Solid analytic / trouble-shooting skills.  Successfully manages ambiguity with limited direction.  Demonstrated proficiency in both written and verbal communications.  Strong networking experience and understanding of Server Architectures.  Able to collaborate and thrive in a fast-paced, high-performance environment. Qualifications:  Typically 1-3 years of experience in PCA or System Level MFG Test.  BS/BA in Electrical Engineering or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Physical Demands and Work Environment  The majority of Duties are performed in a typical office environment while sitting at a desk or computer table. At times, Duties will be performed in an MFG area or a Lab.  Duties require the ability to utilize a computer, communicate over the telephone, and read printed material.  Duties may require being on call periodically or working outside regular working hours (evenings and weekends). Duties may require the ability to travel via automobile or airplane, approximately 5% of the time spent traveling.  Job requires the ability to lift to 50 lbs. F5 Networks, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and strongly supports diversity in the workplace. 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 base pay for this position is: $96,800.00 - $145,200.00 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,