Principal Technical Lead, Software Engineering (Network and Security)-North America Software Center

TSMC • Washington, DC

1d • $166,800 - $241,800 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a talented and experienced Network & Security Tech Leader to define the architecture, strategy, and engineering direction of TSMC's Network and Security Platform. You will partner with engineering teams across North America and Taiwan to design secure, resilient, highly available networking and security services supporting global cloud infrastructure, AI platforms, enterprise systems, and manufacturing environments. This role requires deep expertise in enterprise networking, cloud networking, cybersecurity, distributed systems, and modern zero-trust architecture.

Requirements

• BS/MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• 12+ years of networking or security engineering experience.
• 5+ years leading enterprise-scale networking or cybersecurity architecture.
• 3+ years’ experience serving as Principal Engineer, Staff Engineer, Security Architect, or Technical Lead.
• Strong technical communication skills for collaborating with global cross-functional teams.
• Deep expertise with TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VXLAN, EVPN, DNS, DHCP, IPv4/IPv6, Network segmentation, Data center networking.
• Strong experience with Virtual networking, Direct Connect, ExpressRoute, VPN, Load Balancers, Global networking.
• Hands-on experience with Zero Trust Architecture, Identity and Access Management.
• Experience with Security monitoring, Incident response, Threat intelligence.
• Proficiency in one or more of: Go, Python, Java.

Nice To Haves

• Experience designing platforms supporting Global enterprises, Multi-region cloud deployments, Manufacturing environments, AI infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Define long-term technical strategy for enterprise networking and cybersecurity platforms.
• Lead architecture decisions across networking, identity, security, and cloud connectivity.
• Drive engineering standards, technical roadmaps, and architectural governance.
• Mentor senior engineers and technical leads.
• Lead cross-functional architecture reviews for mission-critical systems.
• Influence engineering strategy across multiple organizations.
• Design and evolve enterprise networking platforms including: Global WAN architecture, SD-WAN, Data center networking, Cloud networking, Global load balancing, DNS architecture, High availability networking.
• Lead architecture for: Hybrid cloud connectivity, Transit Gateway, VPC architecture, Multi-region networking, Multi-cloud networking.
• Drive architecture for: Zero Trust Network Architecture (ZTNA), Identity-aware networking, Secure remote access, Authorization platforms.
• Design enterprise security capabilities including: Network security, Security monitoring, Threat detection, Security automation, Vulnerability management.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• 12 holidays per year
• Accrued paid time off annually
• Profit sharing
• Incentive bonuses
• Tuition assistance
• Onsite amenities include a fitness center, game room, physical therapist, and subsidized café.

What This Job Offers

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