principal software engineering Principal Engineer tech_leadership 5+ yrs Bachelor's · Posted May 14, 2026

About this role

Micron is hiring a principal-level Principal Engineer in the software engineering function based in Boise, ID. The posting calls out experience with Frontend Development, Backend Development and roughly 5+ years of relevant work. Listed education preference: a bachelor's degree or equivalent.

Role
Principal Engineer
Function
software engineering
Level
principal
Track
Tech leadership
Employment
Full-time
Location
Boise, ID
Work mode
On-site
Experience
5+ years
Education
Bachelor's degree
Posted
May 14, 2026
AI Summary
Principal Engineer leading process integration and structural uniformity for semiconductor memory manufacturing. Drives physics-based root cause analysis, inline monitoring strategies, and cross-site technical alignment to optimize yield and quality across DRAM/NAND production. Requires 5+ years semiconductor process experience, advanced degree, and travel to Micron sites.

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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.

What’s Encouraged Daily:

  • Lead process integration (PI) structural uniformity and cross‑loop integration for critical modules (e.g., capacitance loop), owning end‑to‑end integration strategies to resolve yield, quality, and reliability gaps. Drive physics‑ and process‑based integration solutions through close collaboration with cross‑module process owners, PI subject‑matter experts, and key suppliers to optimize integration structures and achieve BIC yield and quality targets.
  • Develop and apply model‑based root cause analysis frameworks (transport, reaction kinetics, pattern density, and geometry‑dependent effects) to diagnose structural non‑uniformity. Define, implement, and continuously strengthen critical inline monitoring and defense lines (CD, film loss, mass delta, defectivity, edge/periphery metrics) to ensure robust control of structural uniformity.
  • Own and advance product integration programs and loop‑level domain expertise, maintaining deep technical knowledge across node transitions. Proactively drive node‑over‑node “shift‑left” integration, including early implementation of uniformity, bevel, and backside best‑known‑methods (BKMs) during development phases to accelerate whole‑wafer (center‑to‑edge) yield and quality ramp.
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