Principal Network SRE Engineer - North America Software Center

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Who We're Looking For:

We are seeking a highly skilled Network SRE Engineer to join our team and manage our large-scale data center network infrastructure. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the reliability, scalability, and performance of our critical network systems. You will leverage your expertise in network engineering and SRE principles to design, deploy, and maintain resilient network systems, automate operational tasks, and troubleshoot complex issues in mission-critical environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect and implement robust, scalable, and fault-tolerant data center network solutions, including Spine-Leaf architectures and SDN technologies.
• Evaluate, design, and implement routing and switching protocols for optimal network performance and reliability. Establish disaster recovery strategies and high availability mechanisms for mission-critical network environments.
• Develop automation solutions using scripting languages and DevOps tools. Automate routine network configuration, deployment, and management tasks to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual toil.
• Use Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices to build repeatable, version-controlled, and scalable network infrastructure.
• Apply SRE principles (e.g., SLOs, SLIs, error budgets) to design and operate resilient network systems. Implement self-healing mechanisms for detecting and resolving failures without manual intervention.
• Diagnose and resolve complex network issues in large-scale, distributed environments. Develop detailed runbooks and response procedures for minimizing downtime during outages.
• Identify opportunities to improve reliability, scalability, and cost-efficiency of the network infrastructure.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including system engineers, DevOps teams, application developers, and security teams, to align network operations with business objectives.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers on SRE methodologies and network troubleshooting.

Minimum Requirements:

• 8+ years of experience in highly available and scalable network infrastructures, which including deployment, configuring, and maintaining routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and other networking equipment.
• 6+ years hands-on experience with network troubleshooting, monitoring, observability tools, and popular network protocols in LAN and WAN.
• Familiar with SRE principles to improve the reliability, availability, and scalability of the data center network.
• Automate routine network operations, configuration management, and device provision by using tools and mainstream programming languages (e.g., Python, Ansible, Go). Optimize existing network processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
• Familiar with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code (IaC). Knowledge of container orchestration systems (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker).
• Plus: Certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent.

Personal Attributes:

• Teamwork skills across diverse and remote teams.
• Proactive and adaptable to shifting priorities for our needs.
• Have a background in high-performing team environments.
• Agile with new technologies.
• Expert in diagnosing and resolving complex issues.

Eligibility:

• Must have legal authorization to work in the U.S. Please note that we are unable to provide sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
• Employment contingent on background check and drug screening (excludes cannabis).

Work Location & Schedule:

This position is based on-site at our Vancouver, Washington location during core business hours, Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm. Additional hours may be required to meet project demands.

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary and position placement will be determined based on an individual’s education, experience, and demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities. Candidates will be assigned to the appropriate job level, with the corresponding salary range:

•             Principal Level: $137,300– $199,100 per year.

TSMC's total compensation package also includes profit sharing and incentive bonuses, tuition assistance, and accrue 120 hours of paid time off annually their first year.

Employees enjoy 12 holidays per year and accrue paid time off annually. Onsite amenities include a fitness center, game room, physical therapist, and subsidized café.

Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, access to a 401(k) plan with employer match and the ability to participate in the employee stock purchase program. You will also be eligible for a sign-on and relocation bonus depending on several factors.

Onsite amenities include a fitness center, game room, physical therapist, and subsidized café.

If you have questions or want to learn more about our offered benefits, email recruitingwa@tsmc.com or visit our benefits site.

Apply now to start your journey!

EOE Statement: 

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) reflects TSMC's core values and business philosophy and is essential for our future success. Our commitment to DE&I allows us to create an environment where every employee, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, race, ethnicity, nationality, political affiliation, or sexual orientation, can bring their unique perspective and experiences to work, enabling us to drive profitability, increase productivity, and unleash innovation. To strive to create a workplace that is equitable and accessible to all employees, we also provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture where every employee feels valued and empowered to contribute to our mission and provide excellent service to our global customers.