Solutions Architect

Solutions Architect designing Kubernetes networking, application delivery, and security for F5’s AI infrastructure customers. Partnering with sales and engineering teams to build scalable AI Factory architectures using NVIDIA hardware and advanced networking.

Posted 8/9/2026full-timeRemote • 🇳🇴 NorwaySeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Solutions Architecture and Engineering, with a focus on Kubernetes, AI infrastructure, and high-performance networking. Capable of designing and implementing complex cloud-native solutions while effectively engaging with executive stakeholders.

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Kubernetes ExpertiseCloud-Native NetworkingHigh-Performance Computing ArchitectureHardware Acceleration (SmartNICs, DPUs)Exceptional Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Solutions ArchitectureContainer OrchestrationApplication DeliveryLayer 2-7 NetworkingBGPEVPNVXLANAI Infrastructure DesignGPU OptimizationMulti-Tenant Isolation

Soft Skills

Consultative Problem-SolvingCollaboration SkillsExecutive PresencePresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

NVIDIA DOCANVIDIA BlueFieldESwitch Hardware OffloadSR-IOV

Industry Keywords

NeocloudAI Native CompaniesHigh-Throughput EnvironmentsTechnical DiscoveryArchitecture Workshops

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudKubernetes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive architecture strategy and solution design for enterprise Kubernetes, high-performance networking, and AI workload ingress/egress initiatives
Partner daily with a Principal Account Executive to qualify opportunities, drive technical win strategies, and map F5 capabilities to executive business cases
Engage directly with CTOs, Chief Architects, and Platform Engineering leaders at hyper-scale Neoclouds and AI Native companies
Conduct technical discovery, architecture workshops, demonstrations, and complex Proof of Concepts in high-throughput environments
Architect solutions using advanced networking, NVIDIA DOCA, and hardware-accelerated traffic management to maximize GPU utilization and reclaim host CPU
Create reusable AI Factory reference architectures, technical playbooks, and best practices for DPU-resident service layers
Represent Neocloud market trends and customer requirements to F5 Product and Engineering teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

12+ years of experience in Solutions Architecture, Solutions Engineering, Platform Engineering, or related customer-facing technical roles
Deep, hands-on expertise in Kubernetes, container orchestration, cloud-native networking (CNIs), and application delivery
Experience architecting massive-scale cloud infrastructure, particularly in high-performance computing (HPC) or AI data center environments
Advanced understanding of Layer 2-7 networking, including BGP, EVPN, and VXLAN
Experience with hardware acceleration, including SmartNICs and DPUs such as NVIDIA BlueField
Proven ability to engage, challenge, and influence Network Architects, AI Platform Leads, and other elite technical stakeholders
Exceptional communication, presentation, and consultative problem-solving skills
Deep expertise in Kubernetes edge networking, security, and multi-tenant isolation
Ability to design and communicate physical-to-logical network architectures, including eSwitch hardware offload and SR-IOV
Strong executive presence and technical depth
Collaboration skills in partnership with a quota-carrying Account Executive
Passion for AI infrastructure, GPU optimization, and next-generation data center design

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work from designated home location
Ability to come into an F5 office to work as needed
Reasonable accommodations for candidates
Diverse, human-first culture
Growth and success opportunities
Training
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