Principal Solutions Engineer

F5 F5 · Enterprise · Singapore

This role is a sales-focused Solutions Engineer responsible for providing technical expertise on F5 solutions to customers and partners. It involves developing technical strategies, designing complex integrated solutions, and mentoring other engineers. The role requires deep knowledge of web protocols, application architectures, programming languages, and cloud environments, but is not directly involved in building or shipping AI/ML models.

What you'd actually do

  1. Develop and implement technical strategies that support the overall sales objectives of the organization.
  2. Act as a thought leader in the industry, representing the company at conferences, webinars, and industry events.
  3. Lead the design of highly complex, integrated solutions that address the unique challenges of strategic clients.
  4. Mentor other solutions engineers, providing guidance on complex technical and strategic issues.
  5. Engage with strategic clients at the executive level to understand their long-term goals and align solutions accordingly.

Skills

Required

  • Expert level understanding of Web Protocols and application architectures (HTTP/TLS/SSL)
  • Expert level understanding of programming languages (Python, JavaScript, Golang, etc.)
  • Expert level understanding of Kubernetes concepts and architectures
  • Deep understanding of PKI concepts, Certificate Authority, OCSP, Certificate Providers
  • Advanced knowledge of Data Center, Virtualization, Cloud computing environments, Solution Performance, and Sizing
  • Expert in Solution designs for large-scale environments and Vertical Market solutions

Nice to have

  • Sales support
  • Technical knowledge
  • Customer engagement
  • Mentoring