Principal Software Engineer (S3 & MinIO) - 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:
We are seeking a talented and experienced Software Engineer with a deep understanding of S3-compatible storage systems, particularly MinIO. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional with a passion for building, optimizing, and managing large-scale object storage systems. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in designing and implementing scalable storage solutions, developing automation for storage workflows, and troubleshooting storage-related challenges in cloud-native environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Object Storage Design and Implementation:
  Architect, deploy, and manage large-scale object storage systems using S3-compatible platforms, with a specific focus on MinIO.
• Performance Optimization:
  Monitor and optimize the performance of object storage systems, ensuring low latency, high throughput, and efficient resource utilization.
• Integration Development:
  Develop and maintain APIs, SDKs, and tools for seamless integration of object storage systems into existing infrastructure and applications.
• Automation:
  Create scripts and tools for automating storage workflows, such as provisioning, monitoring, and scaling.
• Troubleshooting and Support:
  Diagnose and resolve issues related to object storage systems, including data integrity, access control, and performance bottlenecks.
• Data Lifecycle Management:
  Define best practices for data tiering, archival, backup, and recovery strategies within the object storage ecosystem.
• Collaboration:
  Work closely with cross-functional teams, including DevOps, cloud engineers, and application developers, to ensure smooth integration and operation of storage systems.

Minimum Requirements:

• Experience:
  8+ years of hands-on experience working with object storage systems, including expertise in S3 API and MinIO.
• Storage Expertise:
  Strong understanding of object storage architecture, distributed systems, and cloud-native storage solutions.
• Programming Skills:
  Proficiency in languages such as Python, Go, or Java for developing storage-related tools and applications.
• Cloud Platforms:
  Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP) and their object storage services.
• Troubleshooting Skills:
  Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex storage issues, including performance tuning and debugging.
• Security and Access Management:
  Knowledge of IAM, encryption, and security best practices for object storage.
• Communication:
  Excellent communication skills to collaborate with global teams and present technical solutions effectively.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and containerized storage solutions.
• Familiarity with open-source storage technologies.
• Experience in building and deploying multi-petabyte scale storage systems.

Eligibility: Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the United States. We cannot provide visa sponsorship at this time. Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screening, excluding cannabis testing in compliance with Washington state regulations.

Location & Schedule: This role is based on-site in Vancouver, Washington, operating Monday through Friday, 8 am – 5 pm. Additional hours may be required to meet operational demands.

Compensation & 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 $137,300 and $183,650 per year. The full salary range for this Job Grade extends from $137,300 - $199,100 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.

• Our main campus offers a fantastic range of amenities, including a fitness center, game room, physical therapist, and a subsidized café. You're more than welcome to use them whenever you're in the area.

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.