Not the worst, but the culture kinda sucks - Principal Engineer Micron Technology Employee Review

3.0
10 Feb 2023
Recommend
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Pros

Interesting technical problems, some really great engineers and people, Boise is a fairly nice city (especially if you bought your house awhile ago), a strong and experienced manager can make a huge difference protecting from much of the BS from above

Cons

Biggest problem here is that the company loves managers more than engineers. Much easier to climb the ladder and get more money by turning into a manager than by being a technically competent engineer who is respected by their peers. The company is filled with layers and layers of management. Another big problem is the current CEO’s very heavy-handed, top-down approach. Managers and directors often have little room to apply their own discretion. Stacked rankings and restrictive WFH policies are evidence. The reward loyalty with meager raises, at least in Boise. Corporate believes that people won’t uproot their lives by leaving Idaho to change jobs so they skimp on the perks.

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5.0
13 May 2026
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Pros

Nice benefits, interesting projects, good manager

Cons

No headcount for full time

4.0
14 Jun 2026
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Pros

Strong organizational growth – The company is continuously expanding, which creates exciting opportunities for career development and new challenges. Attractive RSU compensation – With the recent significant rise in stock price, the RSU (Restricted Stock Unit) package has become a highly rewarding part of the overall compensation.

Cons

Organizational silos – Each team or department tends to operate in its own silo, which can limit cross-functional collaboration and visibility into what other groups are working on. Overly strict internal security policies – While data security is important, the current policies can be excessively restrictive, making it difficult to share documents and resources even among colleagues working toward the same goals. This can slow down productivity and hinder efficient collaboration.

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