Principal Technical Lead, Software Engineering (MariaDB) - North America Software Center
About The Position
At TSMC, we are dedicated to building world-class cloud-native infrastructure to support our global operations. Our North America Software Center is seeking a talented software engineer with expertise in operations and optimization MariaDB systems to join our team. This position is ideal for a seasoned professional who is passionate about improving the performance, scalability, and reliability of database and Lakehouse technologies at a global scale. The ideal candidate will combine a deep technical background with a drive to innovate and optimize, ensuring efficient and sustainable operations across TSMC’s cloud ecosystem.
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 technologies.
- Proven track record of improving performance and scalability in complex database 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Lead efforts in optimizing MariaDB 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 systems.
- 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.
Benefits
- Profit sharing and incentive bonuses
- Tuition assistance
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- 12 holidays per year
- Accrued paid time off annually
- Onsite amenities include a fitness center, game room, physical therapist, and subsidized café.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
