Is F5 a good company to work for as a Software Development III?

Software Development III professionals working at F5 have rated their employer with 3.9 out of 5 stars in 34 Glassdoor reviews. This is a higher than average score with the overall rating of F5 employees being 3.8 out of 5 stars. Search open Software Development III Jobs at F5 now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Software Development III interview questions at F5 .

Does F5 pay Software Development III employees well?

Software Development III professionals rate their compensation and benefits at F5 with 3.9 out of 5 stars based on 34 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 2.6% better than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Software Development III salaries at F5.

How happy are Software Development III professionals working at F5?

86% of Software Development III employees at F5 would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has increased by 17% in the past 12 months. Software Development III professionals have also rated F5 with a 3.6 rating for work-life-balance, 4.2 rating for diversity and inclusion, 3.5 rating for culture and values and 3.7 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at F5?

Software Engineer (148) , Senior Software Engineer (104) , Principal Software Engineer (39) , Software Engineer II (39) , Network Support Engineer (34) , Software Engineer III (33) , Manager (23) , Director (21) , Account Manager (20) , Engineer (18) , Sales (17) , Solutions Engineer (17) , Consultant (16) , Intern (15) , Product Manager (13)

What are the pros of working at F5 according to real employee reviews?

"Benefits are good but at at per market rate" ((in 235 reviews)); "The culture is great at identifying (really and honestly) what the sticking points are." ((in 218 reviews)); "Lots of interesting technical challenges and quite a good work life balance." ((in 194 reviews)); "The people are great and are happy with what they do." ((in 186 reviews)); "Good salary and team mates." ((in 79 reviews))

What are the cons of working at F5 according to real employee reviews?

"bad management ." ((in 73 reviews)); "1. Frequent layoffs" ((in 52 reviews)); "Make sure externally hired managers do not degrade the culture and qualities outlined in Pros." ((in 40 reviews)); "Very political upper management." ((in 20 reviews)); "There was no career growth" ((in 17 reviews))

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F5 Software Development III reviews

3.9

86% would recommend to a friend

(34 total reviews)

Francois Locoh-Donou

91% approve of CEO

30% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Diversity & inclusion

3.9

Compensation and benefits

3.7

Career opportunities

3.6

Work/Life balance

3.5

Culture & values

3.4

Senior management

Software Development III employees have rated F5 with 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 34 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Development III professionals have a good working experience there. F5 is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Software Development III professionals compared to other employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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34 reviews

4.0

Dec 15, 2025

Good place to work

Software engineer iii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Wellness weekends, Darwin benefits , Great learning

Cons

Hire and Fire policy. Never knew when and why layoffs are happening

1.0

Oct 4, 2024

The Pitfalls of Poor Leadership: A Critical Look at Bad Managers

Software engineer iii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Regularly seeks employee feedback : employees feel their voices aren’t always heard and no action taken Provides various training and development programs : access may vary by department/favourite persons.

Cons

Many employees are passionate about their work, but excessive workloads can lead to burnout and impact morale, still no recognition Employees may feel stuck, as there are few chances for advancement or professional development within the organization. Employee efforts often go unnoticed, leading to decreased motivation and job satisfaction. Shows bias toward certain employees, creating a toxic work environment and demotivating others. Does not represent or defend team interests to higher management, leaving employees feeling undervalued.

4.0

Sep 16, 2024

Best place to work

Software engineer iii

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