Principal Technical Lead, Software Engineering (Data Infrastructure) - 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 Data Infrastructure Tech Leader to help design, optimize, and manage TSMC large-scale data infrastructure.

As the Principal Technical Lead – Data Infrastructure, you will define the technical vision, architecture, and roadmap for TSMC's enterprise data platform.

You will architect scalable data infrastructure that powers analytics, AI, manufacturing intelligence, observability, business applications, and real-time decision making across TSMC's global operations.

Working closely with AI Infrastructure, Cloud Platform, and Engineering teams across North America and Taiwan, you will build highly scalable, secure, and reliable data services supporting petabyte-scale data processing and mission-critical enterprise workloads.

Key Responsibilities:

Define Data Platform Strategy

• • Define the long-term architecture and technical strategy for enterprise data infrastructure.
  • Drive technical direction for scalable data services supporting global engineering and manufacturing.
  • Establish architectural standards, best practices, and platform roadmaps.
  • Lead architecture reviews and technical decision-making across multiple organizations.

Design Enterprise Data Platforms

Architect highly scalable systems including:

• • Data Lakehouse
  • Streaming platforms
  • Batch and real-time data pipelines
  • Metadata management
  • Data catalog services
  • Data APIs

Build Distributed Data Systems

Design highly available platforms supporting:

• • Petabyte-scale storage
  • Real-time streaming
  • Event-driven architecture
  • Data replication
  • Global data synchronization
  • High-throughput ingestion
  • Low-latency query processing
  • Multi-region deployments
  • Disaster recovery
  • Fault-tolerant data processing

Enable AI and Analytics

Partner with AI platform teams to provide:

• AI-ready data pipelines
• Feature engineering infrastructure
• RAG data ingestion
• Vector databases
• AI data governance
• Data lineage
• Model data pipelines
• Training data infrastructure

Technical Leadership

• • Mentor senior engineers and technical leads.
  • Lead cross-functional architecture initiatives.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams across North America and Taiwan.
  • Influence technical direction across multiple organizations.
  • Partner with business stakeholders to align platform investments with enterprise priorities.

Minimum Requirements:

• BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 12+ years of software engineering experience.
• 5+ years leading architecture for large-scale data platforms.
• 3+ years’ Experience as Principal Engineer, Staff Engineer, Architect, or Technical Lead.
• Strong technical communication skills for collaborating with global cross-functional teams.

Required Technical Experience:

• Enterprise Data Infrastructure: Deep experience designing enterprise-scale data platforms. Hands-on experience with:
  • Data Lakehouse architecture
  • Data Mesh
  • Data Warehousing
  • Streaming platforms
  • Metadata management
  • Data catalog
  • Data governance

• Streaming Platforms: Strong experience with:
  • Apache Kafka
  • Apache Pulsar
  • Apache Flink
  • Spark Streaming

• Big Data Technologies. Experience with:
  • Apache Spark
  • Apache Iceberg
  • Delta Lake
  • Apache Hudi
  • Hadoop ecosystem
  • Airflow
  • Trino

• Databases. Hands-on experience with:
  • Relational Databases. PostgreSQL or MySQL
  • NoSQL Databases: Cassandra, MongoDB, Redis, or Elasticsearch
  • Object Storage: Amazon S3, Azure Blob Storage, or MinIO

• Distributed Systems. Strong understanding of:

• • Distributed storage
  • Data partitioning
  • Replication
  • Consistency models

• Programming experience with JAVA, Scala, Python, or Go.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Petabyte-scale data
• Global enterprises
• Multi-region deployments
• Manufacturing analytics
• AI platforms
• Real-time streaming
• Enterprise data governance
• Hybrid cloud 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 $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 12 holidays per year and accrue paid time off annually.
• 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.

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.

TSMC Core Values
At TSMC, we invite talented individuals who share our vision and values to contribute to our continued success. Our core values are the foundation of our culture, guiding every decision and action. We seek applicants who deeply resonate with these principles and embody them in their work:  

• Integrity: Tell the truth. We do not brag. We do not make commitments lightly. Once we make a commitment, we devote ourselves completely to meeting that commitment.
• Commitment: Employees are dedicated to the company, view the company’s success as their own and work diligently to make their best contributions. As commitment is mutual, the Company strives to serve the best interests of its employees. 
• Innovation: Innovation is the wellspring of the Company's growth. It means more than new ideas; it means putting ideas into practice.  
• Customer Trust: We strive to build deep and enduring relationships with our customers, who trust and rely on us to be part of their success over the long term. 

(For more details on TSMC’s Core Values, please visit：https://www.tsmc.com/english/aboutTSMC/values)