Principal Software Engineer (PaaS Specialist) - 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

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

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

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.