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

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited

$166K — $241K *
Information Technology
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 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 as Principal Engineer, Staff Engineer, Security Architect, or Technical Lead
  • Strong technical communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Define long-term technical strategy for enterprise networking and cybersecurity
  • Lead architecture decisions for networking, identity, and cloud connectivity
  • Drive engineering standards and technical roadmaps
  • Mentor senior engineers and technical leads
  • Lead cross-functional architecture reviews for mission-critical systems
  • Influence engineering strategy across multiple organizations

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance and access to a 401(k) plan with employer match
  • 12 holidays per year with accruing paid time off
  • Onsite fitness center, game room, physical therapist, and subsidized café
Full Job Description
Who We're Looking For:

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.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership
    • 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.

Enterprise Network Platform. 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


Cloud Networking. Lead architecture for:
  • Hybrid cloud connectivity
  • Transit Gateway
  • VPC architecture
  • Multi-region networking
  • Multi-cloud networking


Enterprise Security Platform. Drive architecture for:
  • Zero Trust Network Architecture (ZTNA)
  • Identity-aware networking
  • Secure remote access
  • Authorization platforms


Cybersecurity Engineering. Design enterprise security capabilities including:
  • Network security
  • Security monitoring
  • Threat detection
  • Security automation
  • Vulnerability management

Minimum 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.


Enterprise Networking. Deep expertise with:
  • TCP/IP
  • BGP
  • OSPF
  • MPLS
  • VXLAN
  • EVPN
  • DNS
  • DHCP
  • IPv4/IPv6
  • Network segmentation
  • Data center networking


Cloud Networking. Strong experience with:
  • Virtual networking
  • Direct Connect
  • ExpressRoute
  • VPN
  • Load Balancers
  • Global networking


Enterprise Security. Hands-on experience with:
  • Zero Trust Architecture
  • Identity and Access Management


Security Operations. Experience with:
  • Security monitoring
  • Incident response
  • Threat intelligence


Software Engineering. Proficiency in one or more of:
  • Go
  • Python
  • Java


Preferred Qualifications:

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


Eligibility:

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.

Work Location & Schedule:

This position is based on-site at our Vancouver, Washington location during core business hours, Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm. Additional hours may be required to meet project demands.

Compensation and Benefits:
  • At TSMC, your base pay is just one component of your comprehensive compensation package. For new hires in this position, the starting salary typically ranges between $166,800 and $223,050 per year. The full salary range for this Job Grade extends from $166,800 - $241,800 depending on factors such as skills, qualifications, education, experience, tenure, and position level. 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.


If you have questions or want to learn more about our offered benefits, email [email protected].

Date: Jul 23, 2026

Country/Region: US

City: Vancouver

Company: TSMC Washington

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