principal software engineering Principal Engineer tech_leadership · Posted Jun 11, 2026

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About this role

Micron is hiring a principal-level Principal Engineer in the software engineering function based in Richardson, TX. The posting calls out experience with Python, CI/CD, Performance Optimization.

Role: Principal Engineer
Function: software engineering
Level: principal
Track: Tech leadership
Employment: Full-time
Location: Richardson, TX
Posted: Jun 11, 2026

Job description

from Micron careers

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all.

Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever.

Our engineering organization is dedicated to advancing memory technology through creativity, precision, and collaboration. Global teams work together to build and sustain the tools and infrastructure that enable Micron’s innovation and next‑generation memory development.

This role joins the CAD engineering team to support and enhance the software, tools, and workflows that power memory design. The position partners closely with engineers worldwide to ensure CAD environments are reliable, efficient, and ready to support advanced design challenges.

Responsibilities

Coordinate CAD software changes and updates with global CAD teams.
Support design, product, and process engineers in the use of CAD tools and design flows.
Maintain and improve CAD infrastructure, including Methodics, Perforce, Jenkins, Virtuoso, web servers, and internal applications.
Develop and enhance tools and flows for design setup, circuit design, verification, performance optimization, and tapeout.
Apply CAD software engineering methods and techniques to support product development and assess architecture and hardware limitations.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Microelectronics, or a related field.
Programming experience in Python or an equivalent high‑level programming language.
Experience supporting or developing CAD software, tools, or workflows.
Ability to collaborate effectively with engineers across global teams.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
Experience with EDA/CAD tools from vendors such as Cadence or Synopsys.
Experience implementing and supporting CAD software projects.
Strong communication skills to support cross‑site and multi-functional collaboration.

As a world leader in the semiconductor industry, Micron is dedicated to your personal wellbeing and professional growth. Micron benefits are designed to help you stay well, provide peace of mind and help you prepare for the future. We offer a choice of medical, dental and vision plans in all locations enabling team members to select the plans that best meet their family healthcare needs and budget. Micron also provides benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, and paid family leave. Additionally, Micron benefits include a robust paid time-off program and paid holidays. For additional information regarding the Benefit programs available, please see the Benefits Guide posted on micron.com/careers/benefits.

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