TSMC Washington, LLC
Location
USA-Washington
Career Area
Information Technology
Posted
Jul 23, 2026
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:- Lead efforts in optimizingMariaDB 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.
Minimum 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.
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.
If you have questions or want to learn more about our offered benefits, email recruitingwa@tsmc.com.
