Software Engineering Intern (Firmware Development)

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.

Are you passionate about software Engineering, and testing? Would you like a chance to apply what you have learned on a critical project? F5 Networks is offering the opportunity to join one of our engineering teams as a software engineering intern in Firmware Development. You’ll collaborate with leading software engineers to undertake a challenging project that will provide the opportunity for you to learn about new technologies, develop or enhance your skills, and make significant contributions to F5. 

 

Responsibilities:

• Code, test and document solutions for creating F5 products.
• Troubleshoot and debug challenging technical problems.
• Research, investigate and define new areas of technology to enhance our product line.
• Collaborate with team members, technical leads and internal/external clients to produce excellence.
• Document software designs via functional specifications and other design documents
• Collaborate with team members and technical leads

 

Applicants should be/possess:

• A current student enrolled in a technical discipline at a university or college pursuing a Bachelors, Masters or PhD in the US. Preferred majors are Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Applied and Computational Math Sciences or related disciplines.
• Completed a Data Structures course in a modern, object-oriented programming language or possess equivalent knowledge.
• Proficiency in python programming preferred
• Classes in networking protocols desired
• Approaching their Junior year (if pursuing a Bachelors) or beyond at the time of the internship (ie. one summer left before graduation). Exceptional Sophomore or Freshmen may be considered.
• Available for a 12 week internship between May and September of 2025. We are unable to accommodate internships outside of this time frame.
• This Internship is in person (Liberty Lake/Spokane) Therefore, candidates must relocate to team location in Spokane, Washington. Return offers as a result of satisfactory performance will only be for Spokane, Washington.

 

Why You’ll Love F5:

• Training & Mentoring: Develop your skills with comprehensive training and support from experienced mentors.
• Wellness Weekends: Enjoy additional days off for rest and rejuvenation.
• Continuous Learning: Embrace daily learning opportunities with autonomy and responsibility.
• Intern Week: Join your fellow Intern cohort for a fun and interactive Intern Week at our Corporate HQ in Seattle, Washington.
• Flexibility: Experience a hybrid working environment with both home-based work and office collaboration
• Path to Permanency: Shine during your internship, and you could join us permanently after you graduate!

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 hourly U.S. pay range for this position is: $32.00 - $48.00

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: