principal software engineering Principal Engineer tech_leadership · Posted Apr 20, 2026
$140,000 – $298,000
USD per year
Skills
Linux

About this role

Micron is hiring a principal-level Principal Engineer in the software engineering function based in Folsom, CA. The posting calls out experience with Linux. Compensation is listed at $140,000–$298,000 per year.

Role
Principal Engineer
Function
software engineering
Level
principal
Track
Tech leadership
Employment
Full-time
Location
Folsom, CA
Posted
Apr 20, 2026

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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.

As a Digital Engineer in Micron’s Pathfinding Design Team, you will play a key role in crafting next-generation memory technologies. This position involves contributing to the definition and analysis of array architectures, as well as the development of sophisticated digital and semi-custom circuits for memory technologies, including DRAM and emerging memories. You will work on novel concept development, circuit simulation, optimization, and floor planning to enable groundbreaking memory solutions!

Responsibilities:

  • Provide technical direction and design reviews for complex RTL and system-level implementations.
  • Own and implement high-quality RTL (SystemVerilog) for critical digital blocks.
  • Ensure robust clocking, reset, low‑power, and DFT-ready design practices.
  • Collaborate closely with physical design teams to ensure timing closure, CDC robustness, and power intent alignment.
  • Demonstrated experience working with digital and semi-custom IC build and development for volatile or nonvolatile memory technology
  • Experience with modeling and simulation of ICs using Verilog

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
  • This is an excerpt. Read the full job description on Micron careers →
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