2011 STEM Summit Rich James, F5 Networks Sr. Manager, Recruiting

2 About F5 Networks Network Appliances –Managing/securing/powering Internet Applications –Proprietary hardware, Linux software based HQ: Seattle Nasdaq: FFIV, $1 Billion+ Annual Revenue 2,200 Global Employees –65% of all employees are in the US –80%+ of engineering employees are in the US 700 positions filled in 2010

3 Engineering Disciplines Hired For Computer Science (BS or higher) –Software (Developers & Testers) Features, user interface, performance, protocols & compatibility Electrical Engineering (Associate or higher) –Hardware (Designers & Testers) ASIC, systems, components, manufacturing Information Systems (Associate or higher) –Computer Networking Integrated solutions, troubleshooting & support –Database (Programmers & Analysts) Internal systems and tools

4 Skills in Demand Companies Like F5 Non-Windows Programming/Scripting –Python scripting, C programming –Linux or UNIX platform Internet protocols & networking High-Tech Industry in General Programming/scripting across all platforms Internet protocols & networking Mobile Apps Monitoring/management/diagnostics Compression

5 The “Choice” Graduate Is a problem solver –Analytical thinking/deductive reasoning –Troubleshooting Has some meaningful project/work experience –Internships/co-ops Northeastern (US), University of Waterloo (Canada) –Coursework including team and solo projects Has people skills, and passion –Communication skills –Learned about target industries & companies –Is proud of/excited to talk about problems they have solved