Principal Software Engineer (PaaS Specialist) - North America Software Center

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and operate Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) systems in TSMC IT platform to support scalable and secure enterprise applications.
• Develop robust managed service deployment architectures with a focus on reliability, scalability, and performance.
• Establish optimized network topologies, ensuring efficient and secure connectivity within PaaS environments.
• Implement and oversee security and compliance management to meet internal and external regulatory standards.
• Lead efforts in improving system reliability, availability, and maintainability through automation and continuous monitoring.
• Collaborate with software engineers, architects, and DevOps teams to define standards and drive best practices for PaaS implementation and operations.
• Provide technical expertise on cost optimization, resource management, and system architecture for cloud services.
• Guide the lifecycle of services, from initial design and deployment to operations, monitoring, and ongoing refinement.
• Mentor team members on PaaS architecture, operational strategies, and cloud infrastructure best practices.

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 designing, building, and operating PaaS systems in AWS or Azure or GCP.
• Deep knowledge of managed service deployment architecture, including resource orchestration, security protocols, and monitoring solutions.
• Strong experience with network topology design and optimization, including VPCs, subnets, firewalls, load balancers, and secure connectivity.
• Proven track record in security and compliance management, with familiarity in frameworks like SOC2, ISO27001, or similar standards.
• Proficiency in programming and scripting languages such as Python, Go, Java, or other relevant tools for automation and infrastructure management.
• Minimum 3 years of technical leadership experience, driving project teams and setting technical direction for PaaS initiatives.
• Practical knowledge of cloud cost optimization strategies, resource scaling, and performance tuning for PaaS platforms.
• Familiarity with container orchestration tools (e.g., Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelines for PaaS deployment workflows.
• Excellent communication skills for collaboration across diverse global teams and delivering updates to stakeholders.

Nice to Have

• Experience with cloud platforms such as GCP in addition to AWS and Azure.
• Knowledge of container orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines for PaaS deployment workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in relevant fields or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in PaaS systems in cloud environments.
• Minimum 3 years of technical leadership experience.

Benefits & Perks

• Starting salary typically ranges between $166,800 and $223,050 per year, with a full range up to $241,800 depending on skills and experience.
• Market-competitive pay, profit sharing, and incentive bonuses.
• Tuition assistance.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and access to a 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Ten paid holidays per year and accrued paid time off.
• Onsite amenities including a fitness center, game room, physical therapist, and subsidized café.