TSMC is capitalizing on the recent trend for tech layoffs, which have left thousands of engineers out of work.
The company says it plans to recruit as many as 6,000 engineers — a roughly 10 percent increase in headcount — to keep the wafers flowing. First reported by
Reuters, TSMC isn't just looking for expensive talent, but is looking to hire engineers with educations ranging from a 2-year degree up to a doctorate in electrical engineering or software development.
The catch is you may have to relocate to Taiwan. The local salary being offered is a fair bit lower than what you'd expect to see in the US. TSMC says the average salary for a new engineer will be about NT$2 million dollars, or about $65,500 a year, though it's worth noting the cost of living is considerably lower in Taiwan. TMSC is also
dramatically expanding in the US, but it'll be a while before the new fabs come online.
www.theregister.com
