Principal AI Engineer, SMAI

Micron Technology; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Micron Technology is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to define architecture and standards for frontend manufacturing applications, leading AI-assisted engineering initiatives to improve efficiency and reliability.

You will mentor engineers, shape technical direction, and drive platform modernization across multiple teams while collaborating with manufacturing, product, and engineering functions in Boise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• 10+ years of software engineering experience delivering and supporting enterprise-scale production applications.
• 5+ years of experience designing system architecture across multiple apps/services/teams.
• Demonstrated expertise in Angular or similar modern web frameworks, TypeScript, and web app architecture.
• Strong hands-on development with .NET/C# and proficiency in Python, C++, or Perl.
• Proven experience applying AI-assisted development tools and agentic coding in production software environments.
• Proven success influencing technical direction, improving standards, mentoring senior engineers.
• Strong written and verbal communication to explain technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work onsite in Boise, Idaho five days per week.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture, design, and technical strategy for frontend manufacturing applications and platform modernization initiatives.
• Design, develop, and support production applications using .NET, C#, Angular, Python, and related platforms.
• Establish and govern engineering standards, code reviews, and quality controls, including AI-assisted software development standards.
• Evaluate, implement, and operationalize AI development tools and agentic workflows across multiple teams.
• Mentor senior engineers, lead technical design reviews, and influence engineering direction across cross-functional teams.

Skills

Angular

TypeScript

C#

C++

Python

AI-assisted development

Software architecture

Mentoring

Communication

Onsite Boise

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

CI/CD pipelines

DevOps tooling

Automated testing frameworks

Job description

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.

About Our Team

The Frontend Manufacturing Applications team develops and supports critical software platforms that enable Micron's wafer fabrication and assembly operations. Our team partners closely with manufacturing, product, and engineering organizations to deliver reliable, scalable solutions while advancing the adoption of AI-assisted engineering practices that improve developer productivity and software quality.

Position Overview

As a Principal Software Engineer, you will serve as a technical authority responsible for defining architecture, engineering standards, and technical strategy for frontend manufacturing applications. You will lead the organization's AI-assisted engineering initiatives while delivering business-critical software solutions that improve manufacturing efficiency, reliability, and operational performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture, design, and technical strategy for frontend manufacturing applications and platform modernization initiatives.
• Design, develop, and support production applications using technologies including .NET, C#, C++, Angular, Python, and related platforms.
• Establish and govern engineering standards, code review practices, and quality controls, including standards for AI-assisted software development.
• Evaluate, implement, and operationalize AI development tools, agentic workflows, and engineering productivity solutions across multiple teams.
• Mentor senior engineers, lead technical design reviews, and influence engineering direction across cross-functional teams while supporting critical manufacturing operations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• 10+ years of software engineering experience developing, delivering, and supporting enterprise-scale production applications.
• 5+ years of experience designing system architecture and leading technical solutions across multiple applications, services, or engineering teams.
• Demonstrated expertise in Angular or similar modern web frameworks, TypeScript, and web application architecture.
• Strong hands-on development experience with .NET/C# and proficiency in at least one additional language such as Python, C++, or Perl.
• Proven experience applying AI-assisted development tools and agentic coding practices within production software environments.
• Demonstrated success influencing technical direction, improving engineering standards, and mentoring senior-level engineers.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work onsite in Boise, Idaho five days per week.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading enterprise adoption, governance, and enablement of AI-assisted software development tools and workflows.
• Experience building custom AI solutions such as development agents, MCP servers, prompt libraries, context management frameworks, or engineering automation tools.
• Experience modernizing large legacy codebases, particularly in Perl, C++, or similarly mature technology stacks.
• Semiconductor manufacturing, manufacturing execution systems, industrial automation, or other operational technology experience.
• Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing frameworks, and software quality engineering.
• Experience developing real-time dashboards, operational monitoring solutions, or high-volume data visualization applications.
• Experience defining and reporting engineering productivity, quality, and operational metrics to senior leadership.
• Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

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.

Micron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

For US Sites Only: To request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact Micron’s People Organization at [e-mail] or 1-800-336-8918 (select option #3).