Principal Software Engineer (Kubernetes) - North America Software Center

TSMC • Camas, WA

1d • Onsite

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

Who We're Looking For:
At TSMC, we are dedicated to building world-class cloud-native infrastructure to support our global operations. Our North America Software Center is looking for a passionate software engineer to join our team and contribute to the success of TSMC fabrication worldwide. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise across multiple engineering disciplines and excel in pushing the boundaries of complex system design on a large scale.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, or related fields, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience with data structure and algorithm.
• 5 years’ experience with software development in one or more programming languages, Java, C#, Python, Go, Rust or other relevant programming languages.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with proactive problem-solving capability.
• A track record of successfully deploying and maintaining container-based applications within Kubernetes environments, leveraging its orchestration capabilities.

Nice To Haves

• Nice to be proficient in managing virtualized workloads and infrastructure using VMware vSphere (ESXi, vCenter), including VM provisioning, resource allocation, and performance optimization.
• Nice to have deep understanding of Linux kernel internals, including process scheduling, memory management, and I/O subsystems. Experience in kernel module development, debugging, or performance analysis is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Owner of software services and applications with high quality standards.
• Drive continuous improvement by refactoring existing applications.
• Hold the quality bar, writing and executing various tests (unit/feature/integration) to ensure software quality.
• Collaborate with peers in design, pair programming, and code reviews.
• Engage in the full lifecycle of services from creation and design to deployment, operation, and refinement.

Benefits

• At TSMC, your base pay is just one component of your comprehensive compensation package.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level