Principal Software Engineer (PaaS Specialist) - North America Software Center

Join TSMC Washington and help power the future of technology. At TSMC, we don't just make semiconductors; we innovate to transform industries and enhance lives. As the world’s leading semiconductor foundry, we partner with top tech companies to drive advancements in industries such as healthcare, automotive, consumer electronics, and renewable energy. At TSMC Washington, you'll thrive where innovation meets precision manufacturing, and integrity guides our high standards and customer trust. Our visionary leaders collaborate with clients to achieve groundbreaking results, ensuring our leadership in the semiconductor sector. Explore career opportunities with TSMC Washington and join a company with a commitment to excellence and innovation

Who We're Looking For:

At TSMC, we are committed to building cutting-edge cloud-native infrastructure to support our global operations. Our North America Software Center is seeking a skilled software engineer with extensive experience in building and operating Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) on AWS or Azure. This role requires expertise in designing managed service deployment architectures, network topologies, and ensuring security and compliance within PaaS environments. The ideal candidate will be passionate about creating resilient and scalable platforms while driving innovation and operational excellence across our cloud ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Design, build, and operate Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) systems in TSMC IT platform to support scalable and secure enterprise applications.
2. Develop robust managed service deployment architectures with a focus on reliability, scalability, and performance.
3. Establish optimized network topologies, ensuring efficient and secure connectivity within PaaS environments.
4. Implement and oversee security and compliance management to meet internal and external regulatory standards.
5. Lead efforts in improving system reliability, availability, and maintainability through automation and continuous monitoring.
6. Collaborate with software engineers, architects, and DevOps teams to define standards and drive best practices for PaaS implementation and operations.
7. Provide technical expertise on cost optimization, resource management, and system architecture for cloud services.
8. Guide the lifecycle of services, from initial design and deployment to operations, monitoring, and ongoing refinement.
9. Mentor team members on PaaS architecture, operational strategies, and cloud infrastructure best practices.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related fields, or equivalent practical experience.
2. At least 8 years of experience in designing, building, and operating PaaS systems in AWS or Azure or GCP.
3. Deep knowledge of managed service deployment architecture, including resource orchestration, security protocols, and monitoring solutions.
4. Strong experience with network topology design and optimization, including VPCs, subnets, firewalls, load balancers, and secure connectivity.
5. Proven track record in security and compliance management, with familiarity in frameworks like SOC2, ISO27001, or similar standards.
6. Proficiency in programming and scripting languages such as Python, Go, Java, or other relevant tools for automation and infrastructure management.
7. Minimum 3 years of technical leadership experience, driving project teams and setting technical direction for PaaS initiatives.
8. Practical knowledge of cloud cost optimization strategies, resource scaling, and performance tuning for PaaS platforms.
9. Familiarity with container orchestration tools (e.g., Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelines for PaaS deployment workflows.
10. Excellent communication skills for collaboration across diverse global teams and delivering updates to stakeholders.

If you’re an experienced engineer with a strong background in PaaS architecture, deployment, and operations on AWS or Azure, we’d love to hear from you! Join us in shaping the future of cloud infrastructure and driving innovation at TSMC.

Eligibility:

Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the United States. We currently cannot provide sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa. Employment at TSMC is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screening. In compliance with Washington state regulations, cannabis (marijuana) use will not be included in the drug screening.

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:

• At TSMC, your base pay is just one component of your comprehensive compensation package. For new hires in this position, the starting salary typically ranges between $166,800 and $223,050 per year. The full salary range for this Job Grade extends from $166,800 - $241,800 depending on factors such as skills, qualifications, education, experience, tenure, and position level. TSMC’s total compensation package also includes market-competitive pay, profit sharing and incentive bonuses, and tuition assistance.
• Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, and access to a 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Employees enjoy 10 holidays per year and accrue paid time off annually.
• Onsite amenities include a fitness center, game room, physical therapist, and subsidized café.

EOE Statement: 

TSMC Washington, LLC is committed to employing a diverse workforce and provides Equal Employment Opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.TSMC is an equal opportunity employer prizing diversity and inclusion. We are committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity. If you require reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please feel free to notify us at recruitingwa@tsmc.com. TSMC confirms to all applicants its commitment to meet TSMC’s obligations under applicable employment law.