Principal Software Engineer (MariaDB, MongoDB, and Lakehouse Expert) - North America Software Center

About the position

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead efforts in optimizing database or Lakehouse systems (MariaDB, MongoDB, Lakehouse) for performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Analyze and resolve operational challenges, ensuring continuous improvement for mission-critical systems.
• Guide teams in designing, implementing, and maintaining highly performant and optimized data pipelines.
• Collaborate with Software Engineers and Data Architects to improve system infrastructure through monitoring, tuning, and troubleshooting MariaDB, MongoDB, or Lakehouse technologies.
• Define and implement best practices for managing data systems, including backup, recovery, and high availability strategies.
• Lead cross-team discussions on operations, scalability, and architectural refinements for database and data warehouse systems.
• Contribute to the lifecycle of systems from conceptual design through implementation, deployment, and optimization.
• Mentor team members to ensure deep understanding of database and Lakehouse optimization techniques.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related fields, or equivalent practical experience.
• At least 8 years of experience in database operations and optimization, with hands-on expertise in MariaDB, MongoDB, or Lakehouse technologies.
• Proven track record of improving performance and scalability in complex database and Lakehouse environments.
• Extensive experience in software development using programming languages such as Java, Python, Go, Rust, or other relevant languages.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in cloud computing (AWS, Azure, or GCP), with a focus on database and data processing workloads.
• Proficiency in containerized workload management using Kubernetes or similar orchestration software.
• Strong technical leadership skills with at least 3 years in a leadership role, setting direction for database and system optimization projects.
• Hands-on expertise with version control tools like Git, GitLab, or GitHub.
• Exceptional communication skills to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders across global teams.

Benefits

• 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.