Principal Technical Lead, Software Engineering (MariaDB) - North America Software Center

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited

$166K — $241K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related fields, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 8+ years in database operations and optimization, specifically with MariaDB.
  • Proven ability to enhance performance and scalability in complex database environments.
  • Extensive software development experience with languages such as Java, Python, Go, or Rust.
  • 3 years of experience in cloud computing (AWS, Azure, GCP) focused on database workloads.
  • Leadership skills with at least 3 years in a technical leadership role for optimization projects.
  • Hands-on experience with version control tools like Git, GitLab, or GitHub.
  • Strong communication skills to collaborate with global teams.

Responsibilities

  • Lead optimization of MariaDB for performance, reliability, and scalability.
  • Analyze and address operational challenges for mission-critical systems.
  • Guide the design and maintenance of optimized data pipelines.
  • Collaborate with engineers and architects to enhance system infrastructure via monitoring and troubleshooting.
  • Implement best practices for data management, including backup and high availability.
  • Facilitate discussions on operations, scalability, and architectural improvements.
  • Contribute to the complete lifecycle of systems from design to optimization.
  • Mentor team members on database and Lakehouse optimization techniques.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with life insurance.
  • 401(k) plan with employer match.
  • 12 holidays per year and accrued paid time off annually.
  • Onsite amenities include fitness center, game room, physical therapist, and subsidized café.
Full Job Description
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 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.

Key Responsibilities:
  1. Lead efforts in optimizingMariaDB for performance, reliability, and scalability.
  2. Analyze and resolve operational challenges, ensuring continuous improvement for mission-critical systems.
  3. Guide teams in designing, implementing, and maintaining highly performant and optimized data pipelines.
  4. Collaborate with Software Engineers and Data Architects to improve system infrastructure through monitoring, tuning, and troubleshooting MariaDB systems.
  5. Define and implement best practices for managing data systems, including backup, recovery, and high availability strategies.
  6. Lead cross-team discussions on operations, scalability, and architectural refinements for database and data warehouse systems.
  7. Contribute to the lifecycle of systems from conceptual design through implementation, deployment, and optimization.
  8. Mentor team members to ensure deep understanding of database and Lakehouse optimization techniques.


Minimum Requirements:
  1. Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related fields, or equivalent practical experience.
  2. At least 8 years of experience in database operations and optimization, with hands-on expertise in MariaDB technologies.
  3. Proven track record of improving performance and scalability in complex database environments.
  4. Extensive experience in software development using programming languages such as Java, Python, Go, Rust, or other relevant languages.
  5. Minimum 3 years of experience in cloud computing (AWS, Azure, or GCP), with a focus on database and data processing workloads.
  6. Strong technical leadership skills with at least 3 years in a leadership role, setting direction for database and system optimization projects.
  7. Hands-on expertise with version control tools like Git, GitLab, or GitHub.
  8. Exceptional communication skills to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders across global teams.


If you're an experienced engineer with a passion for operations and optimization in MariaDB systems, we would love to hear from you! Join us in driving innovation and excellence at TSMC.

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.


Date: Jul 23, 2026

Country/Region: US

City: Vancouver

Company: TSMC Washington

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