IT TSID Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

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.Our company is seeking a skilled Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to help lay the groundwork for our engineering teams to build robust automation tests more efficiently and effectively. The SDET will be instrumental in enhancing our testing capabilities and ensuring the highest quality of software delivery. Joining our dynamic team, you will be at the forefront of cutting-edge technology, working to support our expansive growth across the globe.

Job Responsibilities

1. Design, develop, and maintain the automation test framework and infrastructure to enable efficient creation, execution, and maintenance of automated tests.

2. Collaborate with software engineers to understand product architecture and features, building effective test plans and automation scripts.

3. Implement best practices in test automation and integrate automated tests into the continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.

4. Mentor and support other engineers in writing testable code and developing automated tests, enhancing the team's overall testing expertise.

5. Troubleshoot, identify, and document bugs, working closely with development teams to resolve issues.

6. Optimize test automation strategies to increase test coverage, improve efficiency, and lower defect rates.

7. Engage in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to improve the quality and maintainability of test code.

8. Stay updated with the latest trends in test automation, introducing new tools and frameworks to enhance testing workflows.

Job Qualifications

1. Hold a Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Software Engineering, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

2. Demonstrate proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Java, C#, Python, JavaScript) and a strong understanding of object-oriented design.

3. Possess solid experience in creating and maintaining automated tests for web, mobile, and/or API services.

4. Understand software QA methodologies, tools, and processes.

5. Show hands-on experience with test automation frameworks and tools, such as Selenium, Appium, JUnit, TestNG, or similar.

6. Exhibit familiarity with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) and build tools, including Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure Pipelines, etc.

7. Display strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

8. Utilize source code version control tools or services, such as Git, GitLab, GitHub, etc.

9. Embody key personal attributes: highly motivated, excellent analytical skills, detail-oriented, and a team player with a passion for quality assurance and test automation.

10. Have knowledge of SRE (Site Reliability Engineering) principles (preferred).

 (1) Familiar with cloud native technology such as container, kubernetes, and service mesh.

 (2) Have interest in system monitoring, maintenance, backup/restore, rollback and system fail-over design.

 (3) Knowledge of Kubernetes, Elastic Search and Linux command.

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.