Principal Software Engineer S3 & MinIO - North America Software Center

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd

Washington, WA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$137,300–$183,650 Per Year
SKILLS
Alternative Energy, Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3), Application Programming Interface (API), Automation, Bash Scripting, CIFS (Common Internet File System), Capacity Management, Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Computer Storage Hardware, Consumer Electronics, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Cross-Functional, Dell Computers, Dell Hardware, DevOps, Ecosystems, Go Programming Language (Golang), Healthcare, Identify Issues, Information Technology & Information Systems, Leadership, Manufacturing, NFS (Network File System), NetApp Storage Systems, Network Attached Storage (NAS), Python Programming/Scripting Language, Regulatory Compliance, Root Cause Analysis, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Semiconductors, Software Engineering, State Laws and Regulations, Storage Architecture, Storage Area Network (SAN), Storage Software, Systems Scalability, Team Player, iSCSI
LOCATION
Washington, WA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Company TSMC Washington LLC Location USA-Washington Career Area Information Technology Posted Jan 27, 2026

Join TSMC Washington and help power the future of technology. At TSMC, we dont just make semiconductors; we innovate to transform industries and enhance lives. As the worlds leading semiconductor foundry, we partner with top tech companies to drive advancements in industries such as healthcare, automotive, consumer electronics, and renewable energy. At TSMC Washington, youll thrive where innovation meets precision manufacturing and integrity guides our high standards and customer trust. Our visionary leaders collaborate with clients to achieve groundbreaking results, ensuring our leadership in the semiconductor sector. Explore career opportunities with TSMC Washington and join a company with a commitment to excellence and innovation.

Who Were Looking For

We are seeking a talented and experienced Storage Engineer with 6 years of expertise to help design, optimize, and manage TSMCs large-scale data infrastructure. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between traditional enterprise storage and modern cloud-native solutions with a deep understanding of both high-performance blockfile systems and scalable object storage environments. We are looking for a professional who is passionate about building resilient storage architectures, designing and implementing storage systems, and leveraging automation to support our mission-critical SRE operations.

Key Responsibilities

Hybrid Storage Architecture Design and implement high-performance storage solutions including SAN, NAS, and Object Storage S3-compatible to meet the demands of precision manufacturing.

Vendor Ecosystem Management Configure and maintain tier-1 storage platforms such as NetApp, Dell EMC, and MinIO.

Integration & Automation Develop and maintain APIs and scripts (Python, Go, or Bash) to automate storage workflows, provisioning, and capacity management.

Troubleshooting Act as a tier-3 escalation point for complex storage-related hardware and software issues, performing root cause analysis to prevent recurrence.

Collaboration Partner with DevOps, Cloud Engineers, and Infrastructure teams to integrate storage solutions into existing CICD pipelines and containerized environments.

Minimum Requirements

Experience 6 years of hands-on experience in enterprise storage engineering.

Storage Expertise Good understanding of two or more storage protocols such as NFS, SMB, CIFS, iSCSI, and FC.

Programming/Scripting Experience using Python, Go, or Bash to automate infrastructure tasks and storage management.

Troubleshooting Advanced Level-3 troubleshooting skills for resolving complex hardware/software and network-storage interactions.

Communication Strong technical communication skills for collaborating with global cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

Kubernetes Experience with containerized storage solutions and CSI drivers for persistent storage in Kubernetes.

Vendor Hardware Hands-on experience with NetApp, Dell EMC hardware.

Scale Proven track record of managing multi-petabyte environments.

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 $137,300 and $183,650 per year. The full salary range for this Job Grade extends from $137,300 to $199,100, depending on factors such as skills, qualifications, education, experience, tenure, and position level. TSMCs total compensation package also includes market-competitive pay, profit sharing, and incentive bonuses, as well as tuition assistance.

Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, and access to a 401k plan with employer match. Employees enjoy 10 holidays per year and accrue paid time off annually. Onsite amenities include a fitness center, game room, physical therapist, and subsidized café.

EOE Statement

TSMC Washington LLC is committed to employing a diverse workforce and provides Equal Employment Opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. TSMC is an equal opportunity employer, prizing diversity and inclusion. We are committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity. If you require reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please feel free to notify us at recruiting@watsmc.com. TSMC confirms to all applicants its commitment to meet TSMCs obligations under applicable employment law.

About the Company

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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd