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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer I - **Company:** F5 Networks, Inc. - **Location:** Seattle, WA, United States - **Experience:** Starter - **Salary:** $58,400.0 - $80,300.0 - **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Adobe InDesign, Artificial Intelligence, Airflow, C++ (Programming Language), Software Quality, Code Review, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Data Validation, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Structures, Github, Junit, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Tensorflow, Prometheus, Search Technologies, Software Engineering, Parquet, Data Logging, Data Processing, Pytorch, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Flask (Web Framework), Large Language Models, Grafana, Prompt Engineering, Apache Spark, Model Validation, Backend, Git, Fastapi, Pytest, Gitlab-ci, Kubernetes, Information Technology, HuggingFace, Apache Kafka, Api Design, Pagination, Docker - **Published:** September 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.jofdav.com/jobs/59834200-software-engineer-i ## About the Role * Technical Curiosity: You're eager to apply your programming knowledge, learn new languages and tools, and actively grow your technical skill set. * Problem-Solving Mindset: You think critically, use data to inform decisions, and aren't hesitant to seek guidance when faced with challenges. * Adaptability & Initiative: You're willing to embrace new challenges, contribute ideas to team discussions, and adjust as projects evolve. * Team Player: You enjoy collaborating with others, exchanging ideas, and supporting peers to achieve common goals. * Strong Communicator: You can articulate your thoughts clearly, listen actively, and value diverse perspectives on the team. * Growth Mindset: You view feedback as an opportunity to improve and are committed to continuous learning and professional development., * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related field. * Demonstrated programming experience in Python (preferred) or Java/C++/Go, including building APIs/services, writing tests (pytest/JUnit), and using Git in a collaborative codebase. * Hands-on exposure to machine learning and deep learning concepts and tooling, such as PyTorch (preferred) or TensorFlow/JAX, including training/inference workflows and basic model evaluation. * Familiarity with modern LLM tooling and patterns, such as Hugging Face Transformers, prompt engineering, and retrieval-augmented generation concepts (embeddings + search). * Exposure to data handling for ML, including common formats and pipelines (e.g., Parquet, basic ETL, and data quality checks). * Demonstrated knowledge of computer science fundamentals (e.g., data structures and algorithms). * Must be willing to relocate to Seattle, WA or San Jose, CA if not currently based in one of these locations. Preferred Skills (Not Required but Valued) * Experience with API development (e.g., FastAPI/Flask, REST/gRPC) and backend fundamentals (auth, pagination, error handling). * Experience implementing retrieval-driven AI applications using LangChain/LlamaIndex and vector search technologies (e.g., pgvector, Pinecone, Milvus, Weaviate). * Familiarity with fine-tuning approaches (e.g., LoRA/PEFT) and/or ML experimentation tools (MLflow or Weights & Biases). * Exposure to containers and modern DevOps: Docker, Kubernetes basics, CI/CD (e.g., GitHub Actions, GitLab CI). * Observability basics: logging/metrics/tracing (e.g., OpenTelemetry, Prometheus/Grafana concepts). * Experience with distributed/data tooling used in ML workloads: Spark, Ray, Kafka, or Airflow. ## Description Join F5's Digital organization as a Software Development Engineer (AI) and launch your career with a talented team of engineers. 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