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 Storage Engineer with 6+ years of expertise to help design, optimize, and manage TSMC large-scale data infrastructure. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between traditional enterprise storage and modern cloud-native solutions, with a deep understanding of both high-performance block/file systems and scalable object Storage environments. We are looking for a professional who is passionate about building resilient storage architectures, designing and implementing storage systems  and leveraging automation to support our mission-critical SRE operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Hybrid Storage Architecture: Design and implement high-performance storage solutions, including SAN, NAS, and Object Storage (S3-compatible) to meet the demands of precision manufacturing.
• Vendor Ecosystem Management: Configure and maintain tier-1 storage platforms such as NetApp , Dell EMC and MinIO.
• Integration & Automation: Develop and maintain APIs and scripts (Python, Go, or Bash) to automate storage workflows, provisioning, and capacity management.
• Troubleshooting: Act as a tier-3 escalation point for complex storage-related hardware and software issues, performing root cause analysis to prevent recurrence.
• Collaboration: Partner with DevOps, Cloud Engineers, and Infrastructure teams to integrate storage solutions into existing CI/CD pipelines and containerized environments.

Minimum Requirements:

• Experience: 6+ years of hands-on experience in enterprise storage engineering.
• Storage Expertise: Good understanding of two or more storage protocols, such as NFS, SMB/CIFS, iSCSI, and FC.
• Programming/Scripting: Experience using Python, Go, or Bash to automate infrastructure tasks and storage management.
• Troubleshooting: Advanced Level-3 troubleshooting skills for resolving complex hardware/software and network-storage interactions.
• Communication: Strong technical communication skills for collaborating with global cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Kubernetes: Experience with containerized storage solutions and CSI drivers for persistent storage in Kubernetes.
• Vendor Hardware: Hands-on experience with NetApp, Dell EMC hardware.
• Scale: Proven track record of managing multi-petabyte environments.

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 $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.
• 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.