Principal Product Manager, API Security

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.

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.

Who We Are

At F5, we help organizations deliver and secure extraordinary digital experiences by building and supporting solutions that enable the modern, adaptive applications customers rely on. Our Application Delivery and Security Platform (ADSP) powers complex infrastructures across a wide range of industries, from SMBs to global enterprises, by meeting their unique operational and security needs.

APIs are the backbone of modern digital ecosystems, enabling seamless communication and integration between applications, services, and platforms. As organizations increasingly rely on APIs to drive innovation, operational efficiency, and customer experiences, securing these interfaces has become paramount.

We are seeking a Principal Product Manager to join us on this journey and play a critical role in shaping the future of API Security in F5.

The Role

As Principal Product Manager, you’ll be a key player in shaping how API Security grows. As part of the Product Management team, you’ll help shape and execute the product vision. Your influence will extend across refining market approaches and finding creative ways to grow revenue. You’ll also be instrumental in accelerating the adoption of API Security, making sure our product keeps up with the latest industry trends and meets our customers’ needs.

To thrive in this role, you should be someone who enjoys solving complex technical problems and pays close attention to details. You’ll bring together people from different teams to deliver solutions that matter. If you’re excited about leading change, collaborating with others, and making a real impact on customers and the wider tech community, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Refine and articulate a clear product vision and strategy for API Security, ensuring alignment with market trends, customer needs, and organizational objectives.

Develop and maintain detailed product roadmaps, collaborating with stakeholders to prioritize initiatives and drive execution.

Partner with marketing and sales teams to position API Security as a key component of F5’s Application Delivery and Security Platform (ADSP), crafting compelling narratives for our customers.

Influence and inform monetization strategy, identify opportunities for scalable business models, and align product direction with revenue goals.

Collaborate with engineering teams to deliver solutions, ensuring feasibility and technical depth.

Define and track relevant KPIs and success metrics for product outcomes and community engagement, iterating strategies based on product data.

Act as a trusted advisor to the Director of Product Management, contributing strategic insights and product recommendations.

About You

Strategic yet hands-on, capable of defining a vision while ensuring its execution through practical products and detailed roadmaps.

Customer-centric and market-savvy, with a passion for creating solutions that address genuine pain points and deliver value across diverse audiences.

A natural connector who excels at collaborating across highly technical and non-technical teams, bringing stakeholders along on the journey.

Detail-oriented but adaptable, ready to shift priorities as needed while still driving toward long-term success.

Team-oriented, energized by supporting and mentoring others while contributing to a culture of growth and excellence.

Resilient, thriving in fast-paced environments and navigating challenges with a resourceful mindset.

What You Bring

10+ years of product management experience in the software industry with a strong background in both SaaS and deployable software solutions.

Deep knowledge of API technologies (REST, GraphQL, etc.) and API Security principles, such as authentication (OAuth, OpenID Connect), authorization, data protection, and anomaly detection.

Solid understanding of security frameworks and best practices, such as OWASP API Top10 and secure design best practices.

Knowledge of related technologies like Web Application Firewalls (WAF) is a plus.

Strong customer orientation with the ability to listen, organize and champion key initiatives and projects for product development.

Proven experience driving global products with enterprise-scale organizations.

Experience defining and monetizing products, with proficiency in subscription, licensing, and open-source business models.

Demonstrated success managing growing products.

Exceptional collaboration and leadership skills, with a proven ability to mentor and lead diverse teams.

Why Join Us?

At F5, we believe the most valuable work is powered by actionable ideas, inspiring collaboration, and enthusiastic purpose. As the Principal Product Manager for API Security, you'll work with world-class teams to deliver solutions that meet customers where they are. Joining F5 offers the opportunity to work in a global, customer-focused environment that celebrates innovation and supports professional growth.

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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.

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