IT Infrastructure Engineer

Established in 1987 and headquartered in Taiwan, TSMC pioneered the pure-play foundry business model with an exclusive focus on manufacturing its customers’ products. As of 2024, TSMC serves more than 500 customers and manufactures over 11,000 products for high-performance computing, smartphones, the Internet of Things (IoT), automotive, and digital consumer electronics. It is the world’s largest provider of logic ICs, with an annual capacity of over 17 million 12-inch equivalent wafers in 2025. TSMC operates fabs in Taiwan as well as manufacturing subsidiaries in Washington State, Japan and China, and the Company began construction on a specialty technology fab in Dresden, Germany, in 2024. In Arizona, TSMC is building three fabs, with the first starting 4nm production in 2025, the second by 2028, and the third by the end of the decade.

We are seeking outstanding engineers to join TSMC IT infrastructure team to build and operate IT advanced Data Center to support world-class semiconductor foundry.

This team is responsible for designing, implementing and optimizing IT infrastructure towards software-defined computing, storage and networking with advanced cloud technologies. The successful candidate should have strong technical skills and dedication for operation excellence.

Job Responsibilities

Network/Storage Design and Management:

1. Design, construction, operation, and capacity planning of large-scale NAS storage/object storage.

2. Operate and manage network infrastructure, including LAN, WLAN, Firewall, and Proxy.

3. Design, implement, and manage scalable network architecture aligned with business goals and industry best practices.

Automation and Scripting:

1. Develop and maintain automation scripts for network configuration, monitoring, and management using tools like Ansible and Python.

2. Transform repeatable tasks into automation tools to streamline operations and maximize efficiency.

Application Development:

1. Develop state-of-the-art applications and refactor existing applications for improved performance and maintainability.

2. Write and implement tests (unit/feature/integration) to guarantee software integrity.

Monitoring and Troubleshooting:

1. Implement monitoring solutions to proactively identify and resolve network and application issues.

2. Perform root cause analysis and corrective actions to troubleshoot technical challenges, including Linux-related systems and logs (e.g., Go code/log analysis).

3. Visualize infrastructure operation issues (network/server/storage/security) and plan countermeasures.

Job Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

1. Hold a Bachelor’s degree or above in Computer Science, Information Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, or equivalent technical field. 

2. Possess proficiency in Python, Shell scripting, with strong Linux troubleshooting capabilities. 

3. Experience hands-on with LAN, WLAN, Firewall, Proxy management, and scalable network design. 

4. Experience basic Docker and Kubernetes deployment/configuration. 

5. Familiarize with automation tools like Ansible and Terraform for efficient infrastructure management. 

6. Possess proficiency in tools such as Git, GitLab, and GitHub for code management. 

7. Communicate excellently, possess interpersonal skills, think critically, solve problems, collaborate with a team player mindset, and learn new IT technologies with enthusiasm.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Familiarize with Go programming language and log analysis techniques. 

2. Know software design principles like 12-factor app for application development. 

3. Experience working with APIs and server development. 

4. Know or experience data center architecture. 

5. Possess a background in high-tech industries such as semiconductor or smart manufacturing.

Personal Attributes:

1. Self-motivate, orient details, think critically, and possess high technical aptitude. 

2. Collaborate and play well in a team embracing cross-functional communication.

TSMC Core Values

At TSMC, we invite talented individuals who share our vision and values to contribute to our continued success. Our core values are the foundation of our culture, guiding every decision and action. We seek applicants who deeply resonate with these principles and embody them in their work: 

• Integrity: Tell the truth. We do not brag. We do not make commitments lightly. Once we make a commitment, we devote ourselves completely to meeting that commitment.
• Commitment: Employees are dedicated to the company, view the company’s success as their own and work diligently to make their best contributions. As commitment is mutual, the Company strives to serve the best interests of its employees. 
• Innovation: Innovation is the wellspring of the Company's growth. It means more than new ideas; it means putting ideas into practice. 
• Customer Trust: We strive to build deep and enduring relationships with our customers, who trust and rely on us to be part of their success over the long term.

 (For more details on TSMC’s Core Values, please visit：https://www.tsmc.com/english/aboutTSMC/values)Fostering a global inclusive workplace reflects TSMC’s core values and business philosophy and is essential for our future success. Our commitment to global inclusive workplace allows us to create an environment where every employee, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, race, ethnicity, nationality, political affiliation, or sexual orientation, can bring their unique perspective and experiences to work, enabling us to drive profitability, increase productivity, and unleash innovation. We strive to create a workplace that is equitable and accessible to all employees. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture where every employee feels valued and empowered to contribute to our mission and provide excellent service to our global customers.