principal software engineering Principal Engineer tech_leadership · Posted May 14, 2026

About this role

Micron is hiring a principal-level Principal Engineer in the software engineering function based in Hiroshima, Japan.

Role
Principal Engineer
Function
software engineering
Level
principal
Track
Tech leadership
Employment
Full-time
Location
Hiroshima, Japan
Posted
May 14, 2026
AI Summary
Mid-level Principal Engineer leading productivity and quality improvement projects at Micron. Responsibilities include managing new tool installations, modifications, and relocations; analyzing data to identify issues and propose solutions; and collaborating cross-functionally on cost reduction initiatives. Requires innovative thinking and project management expertise.

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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.

生産性改善(故障率低減、スループット向上)、品質向上、コスト削減プロジェクトの推進
新規装置の立ち上げ、改造、移設・撤去
データ分析による課題抽出と改善策の提案
他部門との協力によるプロジェクト推進
既存の枠にとらわれない新しい取り組みの提案・実行

Lead projects to improve productivity (reduce failure rates, increase throughput), enhance quality, and reduce costs
New tool installation, tool modification, relocation, and decommission 
Identify issues and propose solutions through data analysis
Collaborate with other departments to drive projects
Propose and implement innovative approaches beyond conventional methods

About Micron Technology, Inc.

We are an industry leader in innovative memory and storage solutions transforming how the world uses information to enrich life for all. With a relentless focus on our customers, technology leadership, and manufacturing and operational excellence, Micron delivers a rich portfolio of high-performance DRAM, NAND, and NOR memory and storage products through our Micron® and Crucial® brands. Every day, the innovations that our people create fuel the data economy, enabling advances in artificial intelligence and 5G applications that unleash opportunities — from the data center to the intelligent edge and across the client and mobile user experience.

To learn more, please visit micron.com/careers

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

To request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact hrsupport_japan@micron.com

Micron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.

Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.

AI alert: Candidates are encouraged to use AI tools to enhance their resume and/or application materials. However, all information provided must be accurate and reflect the candidate's true skills and experiences. Misuse of AI to fabricate or misrepresent qualifications will result in immediate disqualification.   

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