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

Key Responsibilities

• Lead efforts in optimizing MariaDB 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.

Who We're Looking For

MariaDB systems, with a passion for operations and optimization.

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

• 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.

EEO 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.

TSMC Core Values

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