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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.\nPosition Overview:\nAs a Principal Software Engineer, you will serve as a technical authority responsible for defining architecture, engineering standards, and technical strategy for frontend manufacturing applications. 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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.\nMicron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. 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